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
- WHITE
- Engine
- 1242 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 21 May 2027 (341 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 28,016 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 70/100
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 28,016 miles. The vehicle's past owner-reported faults for the 5.4L engine variant are a significant concern for this 1.2L model.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 8,283 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, showing normal usage over 14 years.
Things to check
- Dangerous Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint failure on 2017-04-19.
- Recurring Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit advisory on 2019-04-25.
- Recurring Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit advisory on 2021-04-24.
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements on 2020-05-02.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2027-05-21, indicating current roadworthiness.
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 8,283 miles/year, no fraud detected.
- No recurring major structural failures or recurring dangerous defects since 2017.
- Immediate retests after failures demonstrate prompt owner attention to safety issues.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/15 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | PASS | 28,016 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2016 | PASS | 37,935 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2017 | FAIL | 47,081 mi |
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) FAIL Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) FAIL Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
|
| Apr 2017 | PASS | 47,081 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2018 | PASS | 56,068 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven
|
| Apr 2019 | PASS | 64,145 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| May 2020 | FAIL | 71,945 mi |
MAJOR Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) MAJOR Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
|
| May 2020 | PASS | 71,954 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2021 | FAIL | 78,207 mi |
PRS Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
|
| Apr 2021 | PASS | 78,207 mi |
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
|
| May 2022 | PASS | 85,768 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2023 | PASS | 94,220 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2024 | PASS | 102,577 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2025 | PASS | 108,482 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| May 2026 | PASS | 119,060 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BG12 PXC, 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.