BG12 MGU
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
- GREY
- Engine
- 1596 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 29 May 2027 (349 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 43,815 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 55/100
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 80% pass rate and 43,815 miles. While recent failures were rectified, the underlying wear items and potential engine problems warrant a thorough inspection.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 10,927 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, though annual usage significantly dropped from 2019 to 2023.
Things to check
- Recurring tyre advisories across 7 tests (2018–2026) indicate chronic wear and maintenance needs.
- Suspension arm advisories in 2018 and 2026 suggest ongoing wear and potential future costs.
- Engine overheating and potential head gasket issues are a significant concern, despite no recent MOT failures.
- The 2015-05-26 MOT at 43,815 miles is unusually low for a 2012 vehicle, suggesting a gap in history.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2027-05-29 provides immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
- Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating genuine usage.
- All 3 past MOT failures were immediately rectified and passed on the same or next day.
- No recent major failures or advisories on critical safety systems like brakes or steering.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/15 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | PASS | 43,815 mi | None recorded |
| May 2016 | PASS | 59,754 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2017 | PASS | 78,790 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2018 | PASS | 89,333 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2019 | PASS | 98,848 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
|
| Aug 2020 | PASS | 109,638 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2021 | FAIL | 120,373 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h)) MAJOR Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s front (3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt MAJOR Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
|
| Aug 2021 | PASS | 120,374 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2022 | PASS | 130,662 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2023 | PASS | 133,712 mi |
MINOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| May 2024 | FAIL | 136,150 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
|
| May 2024 | PASS | 136,150 mi | None recorded |
| May 2025 | FAIL | 145,158 mi |
MAJOR Horn not working (7.7 (a)) ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Central Exhaust heat shield loose ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive engine slight (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front 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)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
|
| May 2025 | PASS | 145,158 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Central Exhaust heat shield loose ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive engine slight (8.4.1 (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 Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) 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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| May 2026 | PASS | 157,206 mi | None recorded |
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