BJ62 EEO

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
BLACK
Engine
1242 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
15 April 2027 (305 days away)
Last recorded mileage
17,417 mi

AI verdict AVOID 40/100

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 71% pass rate and 17,417 miles. The mileage is extremely low for its age, and the vehicle's past issues align with known model weaknesses, making it a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual usage, averaging only 5,934 miles per year, with a significant drop in recent years (e.g., 1,859 miles between Apr 2025 and Apr 2026).

Things to check

  • MOT HISTORY: 5 failures and 9 passes over 14 tests, indicating persistent and recurring safety-critical issues.
  • MILEAGE: Extremely low annual usage of 5,934 miles/yr, significantly below UK average, suggesting long periods of inactivity.
  • KNOWN MODEL-SPECIFIC ISSUES: Ford 1.2L petrol engine has a history of overheating, head gasket, and timing chain failures, directly aligning with this vehicle's MOT findings.
  • MILEAGE TRAJECTORY: A 14-year-old vehicle with only 84,802 miles, indicating prolonged inactivity that can cause mechanical issues.

Working in its favour

  • MOT VALID: The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT until April 2027, providing immediate peace of mind.
  • MILEAGE: The extremely low mileage (5,934 miles

Mileage history

Sep 2015: 17,417 mi PASSSep 2016: 20,000 mi PASSSep 2017: 23,595 mi PASSOct 2018: 29,025 mi FAILOct 2018: 29,025 mi PASSSep 2019: 39,416 mi PASSNov 2020: 48,044 mi FAILNov 2020: 48,046 mi PASSNov 2021: 56,927 mi FAILNov 2021: 56,927 mi PASSNov 2022: 66,000 mi PASSNov 2023: 75,136 mi PASSApr 2024: 79,015 mi FAILApr 2024: 79,016 mi PASSApr 2025: 82,910 mi FAILApr 2025: 82,943 mi PASSApr 2026: 84,802 mi PASS85k51k17kSep 2015Apr 2026

MOT test history — 12/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2015 PASS 17,417 mi
ADVISORY nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Sep 2016 PASS 20,000 mi None recorded
Sep 2017 PASS 23,595 mi
ADVISORY front and rear wiper blades split
Oct 2018 FAIL 29,025 mi
PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Oct 2018 PASS 29,025 mi None recorded
Sep 2019 PASS 39,416 mi None recorded
Nov 2020 FAIL 48,044 mi
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nov 2020 PASS 48,046 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nov 2021 FAIL 56,927 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside headlamp fixing damaged
Nov 2021 PASS 56,927 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside headlamp fixing damaged
Nov 2022 PASS 66,000 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nov 2023 PASS 75,136 mi
ADVISORY Offside headlight slightly insecure
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front top strut mounting slight play
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Apr 2024 FAIL 79,015 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Apr 2024 PASS 79,016 mi None recorded
Apr 2025 FAIL 82,910 mi
MAJOR Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
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 Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Coolant leak
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Apr 2025 PASS 82,943 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened botrh sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Apr 2026 PASS 84,802 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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