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)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 13 January 2027 (213 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 86,271 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 50/100
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 71% pass rate and 86,271 miles. While many issues were resolved, the repeated nature of these faults suggests ongoing maintenance needs.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 10,334 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, though annual usage has varied significantly over its 12-year lifespan.
Things to check
- Jan 2026: Failed MOT for stop lamp, then passed same day, indicating a reactive repair.
- Jan 2022: Failed MOT for rear tyre damage and front brake disc wear, then passed same day.
- Jan 2026: Failed MOT for stop lamp, a recurring issue with headlamps in 2017.
- Jan 2025: Advisory for front brake disc wear, a recurring issue from Jan 2022.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until January 2027, offering peace of mind for the next three years.
- Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes.
- All past failures were immediately rectified and passed on the same or next day, indicating responsive ownership.
- No major structural corrosion or dangerous defects have been recorded on the MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/17 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2014 | FAIL | 86,271 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Nov 2014 | PASS | 86,271 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2016 | PASS | 92,110 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2017 | FAIL | 97,630 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
|
| Jan 2017 | PASS | 97,630 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2018 | PASS | 102,843 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2019 | PASS | 106,222 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2020 | PASS | 110,131 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2021 | FAIL | 112,388 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Jan 2021 | PASS | 112,388 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2022 | FAIL | 120,186 mi |
MAJOR Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner egde (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
|
| Jan 2022 | PASS | 120,192 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner egde (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
|
| Jan 2023 | PASS | 122,796 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2024 | PASS | 130,077 mi |
ADVISORY centre exhaust heat shield loose ADVISORY condensation in o/s headlight ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
|
| Jan 2025 | PASS | 137,591 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)) MINOR Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting clip area (6.1.7 (g) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both trailing arm bush's deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Jan 2026 | FAIL | 144,973 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
|
| Jan 2026 | PASS | 144,973 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF12 GOA, 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.