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
- 998 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 7 May 2025
- Last recorded mileage
- 31,129 mi
AI verdict AVOID 48/100
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 15 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 31,129 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is also currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2025-05-07, which is highly irregular.
The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 6,991 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS defect recorded on 2024-05-07 for suspension, indicating a severe safety hazard.
- Recurring major suspension failures (coil springs, anti-roll bar linkage) across multiple tests.
- Major windscreen failure on 2024-05-07, suggesting a significant structural or safety issue.
- MOT status is 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2025-05-07, which is highly irregular for a 2012 vehicle.
Working in its favour
- Consistent, low annual mileage (6,991 mi/yr) suggests light use and potential longevity.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation in the provided MOT history.
- The vehicle has a consistent MOT testing history, with no significant gaps or unexplained periods.
- All previous MOT failures were immediately rectified and passed on the same or subsequent day.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/15 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | PASS | 31,129 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2015 | FAIL | 31,129 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
|
| Nov 2015 | FAIL | 31,496 mi |
PRS Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
|
| Nov 2015 | PASS | 31,496 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2016 | PASS | 44,252 mi |
ADVISORY COOLANT RESERVOIR EMPTY, POSS BROKEN BOTTLE??
|
| Feb 2018 | PASS | 53,886 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2019 | PASS | 56,892 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2020 | PASS | 62,430 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2021 | PASS | 67,753 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Apr 2022 | FAIL | 72,010 mi |
MAJOR Horn not working (7.7 (a)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) DANGEROUS Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) 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 Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
|
| Apr 2022 | PASS | 72,011 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) 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 Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
|
| Apr 2023 | FAIL | 76,246 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Apr 2023 | PASS | 76,246 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| May 2024 | FAIL | 86,410 mi |
MAJOR Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer. (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer. (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
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| May 2024 | PASS | 86,411 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF62 OSK, 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.