BD12 WFF

2012 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
FORD
Year
2012
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
998 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
10 November 2026 (149 days away)
Last recorded mileage
41,825 mi

AI verdict AVOID 48/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2012 Ford has 17 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 41,825 miles. The recurring pattern of suspension, steering, and brake issues, combined with a 2021 MOT gap, makes this vehicle a high-risk purchase.

The mileage trajectory shows normal usage at 8,106 miles/year, but a significant 2021 MOT gap is highly unusual for a 2012 vehicle.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: 3 test failures within 12 months (Jun 2018 – Jun 2019)
  • 2021 MOT gap: No MOT recorded between Jan 2022 and Jan 2023, a major red flag for unexplained history.
  • Recurring suspension failures: Offside Rear Shock absorbers failed (May 2019) and then again as a major failure (Jun 2019).
  • Recurring steering failures: Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint failed (Jan 2023) and then again as a major failure (Jan 2024).

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 6 historical failures

Mileage history

Jun 2015: 41,825 mi PASSJun 2016: 55,664 mi FAILJun 2016: 55,667 mi PASSJun 2017: 71,350 mi PASSJun 2018: 81,571 mi FAILJun 2018: 81,571 mi PASSMay 2019: 85,428 mi FAILJun 2019: 85,485 mi FAILJun 2019: 85,485 mi PASSDec 2020: 89,277 mi PASSJan 2022: 91,889 mi PASSJan 2023: 99,788 mi PASSJan 2024: 105,486 mi FAILJan 2024: 105,490 mi PASSOct 2024: 108,645 mi FAILOct 2024: 108,647 mi PASSNov 2025: 112,454 mi PASS112k77k42kJun 2015Nov 2025

MOT test history — 11/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2015 PASS 41,825 mi None recorded
Jun 2016 FAIL 55,664 mi
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Jun 2016 PASS 55,667 mi None recorded
Jun 2017 PASS 71,350 mi None recorded
Jun 2018 FAIL 81,571 mi
PRS Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Jun 2018 PASS 81,571 mi None recorded
May 2019 FAIL 85,428 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Jun 2019 FAIL 85,485 mi
PRS Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Jun 2019 PASS 85,485 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Dec 2020 PASS 89,277 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Jan 2022 PASS 91,889 mi None recorded
Jan 2023 PASS 99,788 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Jan 2024 FAIL 105,486 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Jan 2024 PASS 105,490 mi None recorded
Oct 2024 FAIL 108,645 mi
MAJOR Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MINOR Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oct 2024 PASS 108,647 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MINOR Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nov 2025 PASS 112,454 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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