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
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1242 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 8 August 2026 (55 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 23,451 mi
AI verdict AVOID 40/100
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 19 MOT tests on record with a 63% pass rate and 23,451 miles. The vehicle's age and inconsistent maintenance make it a high-risk purchase.
The vehicle shows extremely low mileage of 23,451 miles over 14 years, with a significant drop in annual usage from 2019 onwards, raising odometer fraud concerns.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS defect: Tyres failed on 2024-02-01, indicating a critical safety hazard.
- 5 MOT failures: Multiple failures across suspension, lights, and tyres since 2017.
- Mileage anomaly: Only 23,451 miles in 14 years, with suspiciously low recent annual usage.
- Recurring suspension issues: Multiple advisories and failures for suspension components.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-08-08, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No recurring major structural failures (e.g., no repeated brake failures).
- Consistent annual mileage before 2019, suggesting regular use.
- No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed).
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/19 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | PASS | 23,451 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2016 | PASS | 30,012 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2017 | FAIL | 36,356 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) PRS Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) PRS Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jan 2017 | PASS | 36,356 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jan 2018 | FAIL | 42,064 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread(recommend replacement before cords are exposed) (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jan 2018 | PASS | 42,064 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2019 | PASS | 47,877 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2020 | FAIL | 52,851 mi |
PRS Front Headlamp aim too low both front head lamps (4.1.2 (a))
|
| Jan 2020 | PASS | 52,851 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2021 | PASS | 57,690 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2022 | FAIL | 65,326 mi |
PRS Nearside Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e)) PRS Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
|
| Feb 2022 | PASS | 65,326 mi |
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Feb 2023 | FAIL | 72,896 mi |
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
|
| Feb 2023 | PASS | 72,896 mi |
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
|
| Feb 2024 | FAIL | 84,398 mi |
MAJOR Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i)) MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) MINOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Feb 2024 | PASS | 84,398 mi |
MINOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
|
| Aug 2024 | PASS | 91,533 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2025 | FAIL | 94,230 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) MINOR Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Coolant leak MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Jul 2025 | PASS | 94,230 mi |
MINOR Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Coolant leak
|
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD61 RWK, 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.