BK62 VDL

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)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 2 July 2022
Last recorded mileage
32,069 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 59/100

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 7 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 32,069 miles. While recent advisories were addressed, the vehicle's overall condition warrants careful consideration.

The vehicle shows exceptionally high usage at 15,034 miles/year, significantly above the UK average of 8,000 miles/year, with a notable drop in annual usage from 2020 onwards.

Things to check

  • Major failure for Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (2018-03-19).
  • Major failure for Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (2018-03-19).
  • Major failure for Exhaust emits excessive metered smoke (2018-03-19).
  • High mileage of 32,069 miles for a 2012 vehicle, indicating heavy prior use.

Working in its favour

  • No recurring failures on the same system after initial repairs.
  • All major failures from 2018 were promptly rectified and passed retests.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory, despite high annual usage, shows no signs of tampering.
  • No recent dangerous defects or major structural corrosion noted in the MOT history.

Mileage history

Sep 2015: 32,069 mi PASSOct 2016: 55,003 mi PASSMar 2018: 89,760 mi FAILMar 2018: 89,871 mi PASSJun 2020: 140,328 mi PASSJun 2021: 142,957 mi FAILJul 2021: 142,970 mi PASS143k88k32kSep 2015Jul 2021

MOT test history — 5/7 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2015 PASS 32,069 mi
ADVISORY engine covers/undertrays fitted
Oct 2016 PASS 55,003 mi None recorded
Mar 2018 FAIL 89,760 mi
FAIL Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp aim too high high (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play rough (2.6.2)
Mar 2018 PASS 89,871 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play rough (2.6.2)
Jun 2020 PASS 140,328 mi
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 (5.2.3 (e))
Jun 2021 FAIL 142,957 mi
MAJOR Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PRS Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Jul 2021 PASS 142,970 mi None recorded

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