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
- 1242 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 8 April 2027 (298 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 14,564 mi
AI verdict AVOID 36/100
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 14 MOT tests on record with a 86% pass rate and 14,564 miles. The combination of these factors makes this vehicle a high-risk purchase.
The vehicle shows a critically low mileage of 54,405 miles over 14 years, with a significant drop to only 697 miles between Nov 2024 and Apr 2026, indicating potential odometer fraud.
Things to check
- Mileage significantly below UK average: 54,405 miles over 14 years (Jan 2012).
- Mileage dropped to only 697 miles between Nov 2024 and Apr 2026, a major red flag for odometer fraud.
- Recurring brake disc advisories (Oct 2020) escalated to a major failure (Dec 2023), indicating chronic neglect.
- Recurring lighting failures (Sep 2019, Oct 2020) and advisories (Oct 2020) suggest a pattern of electrical issues.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until April 2027, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No recent MOT failures or advisories, suggesting current maintenance is being addressed.
- The 1.2L petrol engine is known for its durability and reliability, despite community-reported faults.
- The vehicle has a consistent MOT history, with all failures promptly rectified.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | PASS | 14,564 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2016 | PASS | 20,208 mi |
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
|
| Oct 2016 | PASS | 23,986 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
|
| Sep 2017 | PASS | 30,547 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2018 | PASS | 36,209 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2019 | PASS | 41,703 mi |
ADVISORY Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Oct 2020 | FAIL | 46,664 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b)) MAJOR Stop lamp(s) not working NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
|
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 46,664 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Oct 2021 | PASS | 48,858 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Oct 2022 | PASS | 50,373 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Dec 2023 | FAIL | 52,706 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wronge way (4.1.2 (c)) MAJOR Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b)) MAJOR Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
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| Dec 2023 | PASS | 52,707 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2024 | PASS | 53,708 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2026 | PASS | 54,405 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD61 EUK, 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.