BJ13 EFB

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
PETROL
Colour
WHITE
Engine
998 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
5 August 2026 (52 days away)
Last recorded mileage
67,493 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 69/100

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 14 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 67,493 miles. The history of head gasket issues in Ford 2.0L engines is a significant concern for this model.

The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 9,303 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, though annual usage has decreased in recent years.

Things to check

  • Recurring tyre failures/advisories from 2018 to 2020 (Jul 2018, Aug 2019, Jul 2020) indicate chronic wear.
  • Recurring brake disc/pad advisories from 2019 to 2023 (Aug 2019, Jul 2023) suggest ongoing maintenance needs.
  • Head gasket issues are a known Ford 2.0L EcoBoost engine weakness, aligning with community-reported faults.
  • The 2017-08-01 retest after stop lamp failure shows a same-day repair, a common 'just passed MOT' seller tactic.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 9,303 miles/year, well within UK norms.
  • Valid MOT until August 2026, providing immediate peace of mind and roadworthiness.
  • No major structural corrosion or suspension failures recorded in the MOT history.

Mileage history

Aug 2016: 67,493 mi PASSJul 2017: 74,556 mi FAILAug 2017: 74,562 mi PASSJul 2018: 82,518 mi PASSAug 2019: 87,974 mi FAILAug 2019: 87,996 mi PASSJul 2020: 94,927 mi FAILJul 2020: 94,928 mi PASSJul 2021: 101,617 mi PASSJul 2022: 104,480 mi PASSJul 2023: 109,494 mi PASSJul 2024: 113,714 mi FAILJul 2024: 113,714 mi PASSJul 2025: 117,092 mi PASS117k92k67kAug 2016Jul 2025

MOT test history — 10/14 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2016 PASS 67,493 mi
ADVISORY under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Jul 2017 FAIL 74,556 mi
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Aug 2017 PASS 74,562 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Jul 2018 PASS 82,518 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 50 16 (5.2.3 (e))
Aug 2019 FAIL 87,974 mi
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
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))
Aug 2019 PASS 87,996 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 FAIL 94,927 mi
MAJOR Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jul 2020 PASS 94,928 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jul 2021 PASS 101,617 mi
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Jul 2022 PASS 104,480 mi None recorded
Jul 2023 PASS 109,494 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Jul 2024 FAIL 113,714 mi
PRS Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Jul 2024 PASS 113,714 mi
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Jul 2025 PASS 117,092 mi None recorded

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