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
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1242 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 18 October 2026 (126 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 20,044 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 68/100
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 15 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 20,044 miles. While recent tests show resolution, the underlying issues and owner-reported faults for this model type present significant long-term risks.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 5,670 miles/year, with a notable dip to 1,741 miles between Feb 2022 and Oct 2022, and another to 4,396 miles between Mar 2021 and Feb 2022.
Things to check
- Recurring major failures: Headlamp (Oct 2022, Oct 2025), Exhaust leak (Oct 2022, Oct 2025), Brake disc (Oct 2023, Oct 2025), Suspension arm (Oct 2022, Oct 2025).
- Recurring advisories: Brakes (Mar 2021, Oct 2023, Oct 2025), Suspension (Feb 2022, Oct 2022, Oct 2025).
- Unexplained low usage: Significant drops in annual mileage (e.g., 1,741 miles 2022–2023) suggest periods of inactivity or neglect.
- Community-reported faults: Overheating, 2.0 EcoBoost coolant migration, head gasket, timing chain, window regulator — all high-risk for this model.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until October 2026, providing immediate peace of mind.
- Consistent low mileage (5,670 mi/yr) suggests light use and potential for longevity.
- All major failures (headlamp, exhaust, brakes, suspension) were immediately rectified and passed subsequent retests.
- No evidence of odometer fraud; mileage trajectory is consistent with reported usage.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/15 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | PASS | 20,044 mi | None recorded |
| May 2016 | PASS | 23,141 mi | None recorded |
| May 2017 | PASS | 29,188 mi | None recorded |
| May 2018 | FAIL | 35,801 mi |
PRS Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
|
| May 2018 | PASS | 35,801 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2019 | PASS | 43,669 mi | None recorded |
| May 2020 | PASS | 50,218 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 54,614 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Feb 2022 | FAIL | 57,398 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
|
| Feb 2022 | PASS | 57,399 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2022 | FAIL | 59,140 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
|
| Oct 2022 | PASS | 59,140 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2023 | PASS | 66,612 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| Oct 2024 | PASS | 73,653 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| Oct 2025 | PASS | 78,052 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BK62 OUF, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.