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
- DIESEL
- Colour
- WHITE
- Engine
- 1560 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 30 December 2026 (199 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 30,459 mi
AI verdict AVOID 27/100
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 18 MOT tests on record with a 78% pass rate and 30,459 miles. The vehicle's past issues with overheating and engine lockup are also highly concerning, making it a high-risk purchase.
The mileage shows a significant anomaly: 39,532 miles in the first 3.6 years (Jan 2012 to Feb 2016), then 466 miles in the next 3.6 years (Feb 2016 to Dec 2022), followed by normal usage from 2023 onwards.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS tyre failures on 2016-07-18 and 2016-02-01 indicate severe neglect.
- Recurring suspension arm corrosion advisories on 2025-12-15, 2024-12-16, and 2023-12-20 are a major safety concern.
- Mileage anomaly: 39,532 miles in first 3.6 years (Feb 2016), then 466 miles in next 3.6 years (Feb 2016 to Dec 2022).
- Engine overheating and coolant migration issues (community report) are severe and unaddressed.
Working in its favour
- The vehicle has a valid MOT until 2026-12-30, indicating it is currently roadworthy.
- No recent MOT failures or dangerous defects were recorded in the last 12 months.
- The car has consistently passed its retests after initial failures, showing immediate repairs.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 14/18 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | PASS | 30,459 mi |
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt USER ENTERED Items removed from driver's view prior to test USER ENTERED Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
|
| Jul 2015 | PASS | 34,625 mi |
USER ENTERED rear pads getting low USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Feb 2016 | PASS | 55,420 mi |
ADVISORY Rear tyres getting low offside has sidewall damage
|
| Jul 2016 | PASS | 73,780 mi |
ADVISORY Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (3.5.1g)
|
| Jan 2017 | PASS | 81,474 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2018 | PASS | 90,101 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2019 | FAIL | 102,721 mi |
PRS Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
|
| Mar 2019 | PASS | 102,721 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2020 | PASS | 115,062 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 120,015 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Mar 2022 | FAIL | 128,713 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Mar 2022 | PASS | 128,713 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Dec 2022 | FAIL | 129,077 mi |
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
|
| Dec 2022 | PASS | 129,083 mi |
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
|
| Dec 2023 | FAIL | 135,719 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) MAJOR Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) MINOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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| Dec 2023 | PASS | 135,948 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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| Dec 2024 | PASS | 145,160 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear 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)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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| Dec 2025 | PASS | 153,331 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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