BF13 FSV

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
SILVER
Engine
1596 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
7 April 2027 (297 days away)
Last recorded mileage
34,065 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 56/100

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 15 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 34,065 miles.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 9,416 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but a 4-year gap in MOT records from 2016-2020 requires clarification.

Things to check

  • Recurring suspension failures (coil spring, shock absorber) across multiple tests indicate chronic wear.
  • Multiple tyre failures and advisories (cuts, ply exposure) suggest a history of poor maintenance or harsh driving.
  • A DANGEROUS tyre defect was recorded in March 2024, highlighting a critical safety failure.
  • A 4-year MOT history gap from 2016-2020 is unexplained and warrants investigation.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until April 2027, offering immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory averaging 9,416 miles/year, aligning with typical UK usage.
  • No major structural corrosion or brake system

Mileage history

Mar 2016: 34,065 mi PASSMar 2017: 40,745 mi PASSMar 2018: 48,204 mi PASSMar 2019: 55,540 mi FAILMar 2019: 55,557 mi PASSMar 2020: 69,007 mi PASSMar 2021: 76,025 mi PASSMar 2022: 85,550 mi FAILMar 2022: 85,550 mi PASSMar 2023: 93,870 mi FAILMar 2023: 93,870 mi PASSMar 2024: 104,076 mi PASSApr 2025: 115,834 mi PASSMar 2026: 124,416 mi FAILMar 2026: 124,425 mi PASS124k79k34kMar 2016Mar 2026

MOT test history — 11/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2016 PASS 34,065 mi
ADVISORY undershield fitted not allowing full inspection
Mar 2017 PASS 40,745 mi None recorded
Mar 2018 PASS 48,204 mi None recorded
Mar 2019 FAIL 55,540 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Mar 2019 PASS 55,557 mi None recorded
Mar 2020 PASS 69,007 mi None recorded
Mar 2021 PASS 76,025 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Mar 2022 FAIL 85,550 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Big cut in the tread down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Mar 2022 PASS 85,550 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Mar 2023 FAIL 93,870 mi
ADVISORY Off side front wipers smearing the screen
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Mar 2023 PASS 93,870 mi
ADVISORY Off side front wipers smearing the screen
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Mar 2024 PASS 104,076 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Apr 2025 PASS 115,834 mi None recorded
Mar 2026 FAIL 124,416 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Mar 2026 PASS 124,425 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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