BJ63 FAO

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
BLUE
Engine
1242 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
20 July 2026 (36 days away)
Last recorded mileage
39,975 mi

AI verdict AVOID 39/100

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 15 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 39,975 miles. The pattern of escalating defects, including a DANGEROUS tyre failure, points to a vehicle with chronic neglect and structural issues.

The mileage trajectory shows normal usage, averaging 10,272 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, but a significant jump in annual mileage from 2023 onwards.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS tyre defect on 2024-07-10 (NSF, OSR, NSR) is a severe immediate safety concern.
  • Recurring suspension failures (NSF ball joint 2020,

Working in its favour

  • Mileage is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 10,272 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes.
  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until 2026-07-20, indicating it currently meets basic roadworthiness standards.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering, as readings are consistent and plausible for its age.
  • The 1.2L engine is known for its durability and reliability, which is a positive for this specific model variant.

Mileage history

Jul 2016: 39,975 mi PASSJul 2017: 46,153 mi FAILJul 2017: 46,160 mi PASSJul 2018: 51,990 mi PASSJul 2019: 58,760 mi FAILJul 2019: 58,762 mi PASSJul 2020: 63,762 mi PASSJul 2021: 68,957 mi PASSJul 2022: 72,409 mi PASSJul 2023: 89,229 mi FAILJul 2023: 89,230 mi PASSJul 2024: 108,441 mi FAILJul 2024: 108,441 mi PASSJul 2025: 128,869 mi FAILJul 2025: 128,869 mi PASS129k84k40kJul 2016Jul 2025

MOT test history — 10/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2016 PASS 39,975 mi None recorded
Jul 2017 FAIL 46,153 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)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Jul 2017 PASS 46,160 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)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jul 2018 PASS 51,990 mi
ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Jul 2019 FAIL 58,760 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam h7 bulb fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 89v xl (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 89v xl (5.2.3 (e))
Jul 2019 PASS 58,762 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 89v xl (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 89v xl (5.2.3 (e))
Jul 2020 PASS 63,762 mi
ADVISORY Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear
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))
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 also cracked in side wall (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Jul 2021 PASS 68,957 mi None recorded
Jul 2022 PASS 72,409 mi None recorded
Jul 2023 FAIL 89,229 mi
MAJOR Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY Front both tyre worn inner edge
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge
ADVISORY Offside Rear stepping inner tread
Jul 2023 PASS 89,230 mi
ADVISORY Front both tyre worn inner edge
ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge
ADVISORY Offside Rear stepping inner tread
Jul 2024 FAIL 108,441 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
DANGEROUS Tyre has ply or cords exposed NSF,OSR + NSR 195.55.15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Wing mirror slightly loose
Jul 2024 PASS 108,441 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Wing mirror slightly loose
Jul 2025 FAIL 128,869 mi
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
ADVISORY Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Jul 2025 PASS 128,869 mi
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
ADVISORY Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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