BF13 VLW

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
BLACK
Engine
998 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
13 February 2027 (244 days away)
Last recorded mileage
35,699 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 78/100

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 12 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 35,699 miles. The car's age and potential for hidden wear-and-tear issues require a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 8,239 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, though a 2024 service gap is noted.

Things to check

  • Feb 2026 MOT failure for anti-roll bar bush — indicates current wear and tear.
  • Recurring tyre advisories (Apr 2019, Jun 2023) suggest ongoing maintenance needs.
  • Recurring light advisories (Jun 2021, Jun 2022, Jun 2023) indicate a pattern of wear.
  • Head gasket issues reported in community knowledge for 2013+ Ford engines.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until February 2027, offering peace of mind for the next 3 years.
  • Consistent, normal mileage averaging 8,239 miles/year, aligning with UK usage.
  • No major recurring failures on safety-critical systems like brakes or steering.
  • Recent MOT pass (Feb 2026) after addressing the anti-roll bar bush failure.

Mileage history

Apr 2016: 35,699 mi PASSApr 2017: 42,388 mi PASSMar 2018: 48,167 mi PASSApr 2019: 55,413 mi PASSJun 2020: 62,331 mi PASSJun 2021: 67,616 mi FAILJun 2021: 67,616 mi PASSJun 2022: 75,666 mi PASSJun 2023: 79,401 mi PASSFeb 2025: 89,124 mi PASSFeb 2026: 108,154 mi FAILFeb 2026: 108,154 mi PASS108k72k36kApr 2016Feb 2026

MOT test history — 10/12 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2016 PASS 35,699 mi None recorded
Apr 2017 PASS 42,388 mi None recorded
Mar 2018 PASS 48,167 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Apr 2019 PASS 55,413 mi
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))
Jun 2020 PASS 62,331 mi None recorded
Jun 2021 FAIL 67,616 mi
MAJOR Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Jun 2021 PASS 67,616 mi None recorded
Jun 2022 PASS 75,666 mi
ADVISORY Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Jun 2023 PASS 79,401 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Feb 2025 PASS 89,124 mi None recorded
Feb 2026 FAIL 108,154 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PRS Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
Feb 2026 PASS 108,154 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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