BK12 OVT

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
DIESEL
Colour
WHITE
Engine
1560 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
2 February 2027 (232 days away)
Last recorded mileage
36,364 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 45/100

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 18 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 36,364 miles. While mileage is consistent, the high number of failures and advisories suggests a vehicle that has been maintained reactively rather than proactively.

The vehicle shows consistent annual mileage averaging 8,390 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, indicating normal usage over its 14-year lifespan.

Things to check

  • Recurring major failures in brakes (Feb 2022 advisory, Jan 2025 failure) and suspension (Feb 2022 advisory, Feb 2023 failure) indicate systemic neglect.
  • Multiple recurring advisories for the same components (e.g., suspension arm bush, Feb 2022, Feb 2023, Feb 2024) suggest chronic wear without proper repair.
  • The vehicle has failed 6 MOTs out of 15 tests, with many of these failures being major safety-critical items like brakes and suspension.
  • Consistent retesting pattern (e.g., Feb 2022 FAIL, Feb 2022 PASS; Feb 2023 FAIL, Feb 2023 PASS) suggests rushed repairs rather than thorough fixes.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 6 historical failures
  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until February 2027, providing immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
  • Mileage is consistent and normal for its age, averaging 8,390 miles per year, indicating regular but not excessive use.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation, which is a significant positive for a 2012 vehicle.

Mileage history

Jan 2015: 36,364 mi PASSJan 2016: 42,859 mi PASSAug 2017: 53,106 mi PASSSep 2018: 59,563 mi PASSJul 2019: 66,100 mi PASSMay 2020: 74,235 mi PASSApr 2021: 83,206 mi FAILApr 2021: 83,206 mi PASSFeb 2022: 90,215 mi FAILFeb 2022: 90,215 mi PASSFeb 2023: 97,642 mi FAILFeb 2023: 97,642 mi PASSFeb 2024: 106,597 mi FAILMar 2024: 106,627 mi PASSJan 2025: 112,668 mi FAILJan 2025: 112,668 mi PASSJan 2026: 118,270 mi FAILFeb 2026: 118,322 mi PASS118k77k36kJan 2015Feb 2026

MOT test history — 12/18 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2015 PASS 36,364 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED brake pedal rubber starting to wear
Jan 2016 PASS 42,859 mi None recorded
Aug 2017 PASS 53,106 mi None recorded
Sep 2018 PASS 59,563 mi None recorded
Jul 2019 PASS 66,100 mi None recorded
May 2020 PASS 74,235 mi None recorded
Apr 2021 FAIL 83,206 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Apr 2021 PASS 83,206 mi None recorded
Feb 2022 FAIL 90,215 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Feb 2022 PASS 90,215 mi None recorded
Feb 2023 FAIL 97,642 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Feb 2023 PASS 97,642 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Feb 2024 FAIL 106,597 mi
MINOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Mar 2024 PASS 106,627 mi
MINOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Jan 2025 FAIL 112,668 mi
MAJOR Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Jan 2025 PASS 112,668 mi None recorded
Jan 2026 FAIL 118,270 mi
MAJOR Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Feb 2026 PASS 118,322 mi None recorded

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