2013 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- FORD
- Year
- 2013
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 998 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 12 February 2027 (243 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 23,169 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 45/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2013 Ford has 14 MOT tests on record with a 79% pass rate and 23,169 miles. However, a pattern of recurring tyre and headlamp failures, combined with a major engine failure in 2018, raises significant concerns about its long-term reliability and maintenance.
Mileage is consistent with normal usage, averaging 6,155 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but a significant 2018 engine failure is a major red flag.
Things to check
- Major engine failure recorded on 2018-06-22 (37,487 mi) — a critical safety concern for a 2013 Ford.
- Recurring tyre advisories (Jun 2018) and failures (Jun 2018) indicate a persistent wear issue.
- Recurring headlamp failures (Jun 2018, Feb 2026) suggest a deeper electrical or alignment problem.
- Major suspension failure (coil spring) on 2026-02-13 (80,638 mi) — a significant structural wear item.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
- Valid MOT until 2027-02-12 provides immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
- Consistent, normal mileage trajectory (6,155 mi/yr) suggests no odometer fraud.
- No recurring major failures on critical safety systems like brakes or steering.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | PASS | 23,169 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jun 2017 | PASS | 31,055 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2018 | FAIL | 37,487 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall, (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perished,would recommend replacing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
|
| Jun 2018 | PASS | 37,581 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2019 | PASS | 43,390 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2020 | PASS | 47,775 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2021 | PASS | 51,140 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2022 | PASS | 54,484 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2023 | PASS | 58,058 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2024 | FAIL | 63,786 mi |
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
|
| Jan 2024 | PASS | 63,786 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2025 | PASS | 70,912 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Feb 2026 | FAIL | 80,638 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
|
| Feb 2026 | PASS | 80,639 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD13 TGU, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.