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
- 21 July 2026 (37 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 21,912 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 73/100
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 73% pass rate and 21,912 miles. The history of overheating and timing chain issues for this model adds significant risk.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 5,636 miles per year, with a notable drop in usage from 2019 (51,165 mi) to 2022 (64,906 mi), suggesting periods of minimal use.
Things to check
- Recurring anti-roll bar bush advisory (Jul 2025) — a known Ford weakness.
- Two MOT failures (Jun 2023, Jul 2025) with no defect details provided.
- Brake disc wear advisories (May 2019) indicate ongoing brake maintenance needs.
- Consistent low annual mileage (5,636 mi/yr) may indicate infrequent use.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-07-21, offering peace of mind for the next two years.
- Consistent low mileage (21,912 mi over 14 years) suggests light use and potential longevity.
- No major recurring failures or dangerous defects recorded in the MOT history.
- The 1.6L engine is generally known for its durability and reliability.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/15 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | FAIL | 21,912 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jan 2015 | PASS | 21,912 mi | None recorded |
| May 2016 | PASS | 28,571 mi | None recorded |
| May 2017 | PASS | 37,437 mi | None recorded |
| May 2018 | FAIL | 44,808 mi |
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
|
| May 2018 | PASS | 44,808 mi | None recorded |
| May 2019 | PASS | 51,165 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Jul 2020 | PASS | 58,140 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2021 | PASS | 61,915 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2022 | PASS | 64,906 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2023 | FAIL | 67,990 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
|
| Jun 2023 | PASS | 67,990 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2024 | PASS | 71,468 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2025 | FAIL | 76,336 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
|
| Jul 2025 | PASS | 76,336 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BG12 SXE, 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.