BJ12 XXS

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
RED
Engine
1596 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 22 May 2023
Last recorded mileage
17,227 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 38/100

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 17,227 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the pattern of issues suggests potential underlying problems.

The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage before Jun 2018 (644 mi/yr equivalent) and again before May 2020 (137 mi/yr equivalent), followed by normal usage.

Things to check

  • May 2022: Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing — a critical safety defect.
  • May 2022: Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing — another critical safety defect.
  • May 2022: Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge — a recent safety failure.
  • May 2022: Offside Front Coil spring fractured — a major structural failure.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent mileage trajectory post-2018, averaging 8,567 miles/year.
  • No recurring failures in the same system after May 2022, indicating issues were addressed.
  • Valid MOT until May 2023, providing immediate roadworthiness assurance.

Mileage history

Mar 2015: 17,227 mi FAILMar 2015: 17,227 mi PASSMar 2015: 17,351 mi PASSMar 2016: 30,829 mi FAILMar 2016: 30,829 mi PASSMar 2017: 47,972 mi PASSMay 2018: 63,183 mi FAILJun 2018: 63,243 mi PASSJun 2019: 75,224 mi FAILJun 2019: 75,242 mi PASSDec 2019: 78,206 mi FAILDec 2019: 78,206 mi PASSMay 2020: 78,264 mi PASSMay 2021: 79,629 mi FAILMay 2021: 79,629 mi PASSMay 2022: 89,076 mi FAILMay 2022: 89,076 mi PASS89k53k17kMar 2015May 2022

MOT test history — 10/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2015 FAIL 17,227 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Mar 2015 PASS 17,227 mi None recorded
Mar 2015 PASS 17,351 mi
USER ENTERED Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Mar 2016 FAIL 30,829 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2016 PASS 30,829 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2017 PASS 47,972 mi None recorded
May 2018 FAIL 63,183 mi
DANGEROUS Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Central Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened ex corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Jun 2018 PASS 63,243 mi None recorded
Jun 2019 FAIL 75,224 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Jun 2019 PASS 75,242 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Dec 2019 FAIL 78,206 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Dec 2019 PASS 78,206 mi None recorded
May 2020 PASS 78,264 mi None recorded
May 2021 FAIL 79,629 mi
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
May 2021 PASS 79,629 mi None recorded
May 2022 FAIL 89,076 mi
PRS Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Head lamp beam pattern poor
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre perished, cracked & worn unevenly on inner edge
May 2022 PASS 89,076 mi
ADVISORY Offside Head lamp beam pattern poor
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre perished, cracked & worn unevenly on inner edge

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