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
- WHITE
- Engine
- 1242 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 10 November 2026 (148 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 20,292 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 50/100
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 14 MOT tests on record with a 79% pass rate and 20,292 miles. While many issues were resolved, the frequency of these problems suggests potential underlying wear and tear.
The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 6,544 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, though a 2021 service gap is noted.
Things to check
- Recurring exhaust issues: ADVISORY on Oct 2018, MAJOR on Jan 2024, and MAJOR on Jan 2023.
- Recurring suspension issues: ADVISORY on Oct 2018, MAJOR on Jan 2023, and ADVISORY on Jan 2024.
- Recurring registration plate lamp failures: MAJOR on Oct 2018 and MAJOR on Jan 2024.
- Recurring engine oil leak advisories: Oct 2018 and Dec 2020.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until November 2026, providing immediate peace of mind.
- Consistent, normal mileage for its age, indicating reasonable usage.
- All major failures were promptly rectified and passed subsequent retests.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or suspicious mileage patterns.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | PASS | 20,292 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2016 | PASS | 25,762 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2017 | PASS | 32,137 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2018 | FAIL | 40,581 mi |
MAJOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY gearbox has slight oil leak
|
| Oct 2018 | PASS | 40,583 mi |
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY gearbox has slight oil leak
|
| Jul 2019 | PASS | 44,576 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2020 | PASS | 54,898 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front n/s/f strut top mount has slight play
|
| Jan 2022 | PASS | 63,919 mi |
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test mobile phone mount
|
| Jan 2023 | FAIL | 71,237 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) MAJOR Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
|
| Jan 2023 | PASS | 71,237 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2024 | FAIL | 74,456 mi |
MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Jan 2024 | PASS | 74,456 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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| Oct 2024 | PASS | 76,875 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2025 | PASS | 90,787 mi |
MINOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) MINOR Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BK62 YHG, 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.