BG62 TWN

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
22 February 2027 (253 days away)
Last recorded mileage
15,975 mi

AI verdict AVOID 47/100

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 15,975 miles. The vehicle's extremely low mileage for its age, combined with a 2022 service gap, raises significant ownership and maintenance concerns.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage of 4,559 miles/yr, averaging only 15,975 miles over 14 years, which is a major red flag for a 2012 car.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect on 2018-11-12 for Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn.
  • Recurring major failures in steering (3 times), brakes (5 advisories), and suspension (2 advisories).
  • Major failure for Offside Front Service brake excessively binding on 2018-11-12.
  • Major failure for Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn on 2018-11-12.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures

Mileage history

Oct 2015: 15,975 mi PASSNov 2016: 20,262 mi PASSOct 2017: 26,776 mi PASSNov 2018: 31,149 mi FAILNov 2018: 31,162 mi PASSNov 2019: 34,496 mi PASSNov 2020: 39,846 mi PASSNov 2021: 45,452 mi FAILDec 2021: 45,500 mi PASSFeb 2023: 51,429 mi FAILFeb 2023: 51,464 mi PASSFeb 2024: 55,783 mi FAILFeb 2024: 55,794 mi PASSFeb 2025: 60,628 mi PASSFeb 2026: 64,495 mi PASS64k40k16kOct 2015Feb 2026

MOT test history — 11/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2015 PASS 15,975 mi None recorded
Nov 2016 PASS 20,262 mi None recorded
Oct 2017 PASS 26,776 mi None recorded
Nov 2018 FAIL 31,149 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nov 2018 PASS 31,162 mi None recorded
Nov 2019 PASS 34,496 mi
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))
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))
ADVISORY Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nov 2020 PASS 39,846 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nov 2021 FAIL 45,452 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Dec 2021 PASS 45,500 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Feb 2023 FAIL 51,429 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Feb 2023 PASS 51,464 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Feb 2024 FAIL 55,783 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Rear Body component insecure exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Feb 2024 PASS 55,794 mi None recorded
Feb 2025 PASS 60,628 mi
ADVISORY Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Feb 2026 PASS 64,495 mi
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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