BG13 UWY

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
DIESEL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1560 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
14 July 2026 (30 days away)
Last recorded mileage
73,505 mi

AI verdict AVOID 32/100

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 13 MOT tests on record with a 77% pass rate and 73,505 miles. The MOT record shows a pattern of escalating issues, making it a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle has covered 186,786 miles by July 2025, significantly above the UK average of 8,000 miles per year, indicating heavy use.

Things to check

  • High mileage (186,786 miles by Jul 2025) indicates heavy wear and tear.
  • Recurring major failures in suspension (4 times) and brakes (2 times) point to systemic neglect.
  • Exhaust advisories escalated to major failures, showing a pattern of worsening issues.
  • Multiple recurring advisories for tyres and emissions suggest ongoing maintenance needs.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
  • MOT valid until July 2026, providing immediate peace of mind.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies.
  • Consistent retesting and immediate rectification of failures.

Mileage history

May 2016: 73,505 mi PASSJul 2017: 101,432 mi PASSJun 2018: 119,623 mi PASSJun 2019: 134,320 mi PASSJul 2020: 145,043 mi FAILJul 2020: 145,043 mi PASSJul 2021: 155,214 mi PASSJul 2022: 165,550 mi FAILJul 2022: 165,550 mi PASSJul 2023: 171,833 mi PASSJul 2024: 178,465 mi PASSJul 2025: 186,786 mi FAILJul 2025: 186,786 mi PASS187k130k74kMay 2016Jul 2025

MOT test history — 10/13 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2016 PASS 73,505 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jul 2017 PASS 101,432 mi None recorded
Jun 2018 PASS 119,623 mi None recorded
Jun 2019 PASS 134,320 mi None recorded
Jul 2020 FAIL 145,043 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jul 2020 PASS 145,043 mi None recorded
Jul 2021 PASS 155,214 mi None recorded
Jul 2022 FAIL 165,550 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
MAJOR Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush deteriorated and de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush deteriorated and de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY exhaust hangers corroded and weak
Jul 2022 PASS 165,550 mi
ADVISORY exhaust hangers corroded and weak
Jul 2023 PASS 171,833 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge/split close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY exhaust hangers corroded and weak
Jul 2024 PASS 178,465 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Jul 2025 FAIL 186,786 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MINOR Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n\s and o\s (4.4.3 (a))
Jul 2025 PASS 186,786 mi
MINOR Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n\s and o\s (4.4.3 (a))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BG13 UWY, 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.