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
- DIESEL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1560 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 28 September 2026 (106 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 29,014 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 44/100
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 17 MOT tests on record with a 59% pass rate and 29,014 miles. While mileage is consistent, the pattern of repeated issues suggests potential underlying problems.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 9,700 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, showing normal usage over 14 years.
Things to check
- 2018-08-29: Nearside Front Headlamp failed, escalating to MAJOR on 2018-08-29 and 2019-08-29.
- 2017-08-22: Nearside Rear Tyres failed, then Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to limit on 2017-08-30.
- 2019-08-29: Nearside Front Coil Spring fractured, then Nearside Front Coil spring fractured on 2020-08-28.
- 2024-09-26: Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, then Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on 2025-09-25.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 7 historical failures
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 9,700 miles/year, indicating normal usage.
- Valid MOT until 2026-09-28, providing immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/17 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | PASS | 29,014 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Aug 2017 | FAIL | 48,537 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) FAIL Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
|
| Aug 2017 | PASS | 48,800 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)
|
| Aug 2018 | FAIL | 59,908 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) PRS Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
|
| Aug 2018 | PASS | 59,908 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2019 | FAIL | 71,314 mi |
PRS Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Aug 2019 | PASS | 71,314 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Aug 2020 | FAIL | 81,313 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Sep 2020 | FAIL | 81,389 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
|
| Sep 2020 | PASS | 81,390 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2021 | PASS | 91,017 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2022 | PASS | 101,108 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2023 | FAIL | 111,784 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) MAJOR Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e)) MAJOR Emissions unable to be completed REPLACMATE TIME OVER DUE (8.2.2.2 (e))
|
| Sep 2023 | PASS | 111,803 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2024 | FAIL | 122,501 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Sep 2024 | PASS | 122,501 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2025 | PASS | 133,419 mi | None recorded |
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