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
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1997 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 1 February 2027 (232 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 28,499 mi
AI verdict AVOID 32/100
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 78% pass rate and 28,499 miles. The mileage trajectory is also highly irregular, with a significant drop in usage before 2017.
The mileage trajectory is highly irregular, with a significant drop in usage before 2017 (107 mi/yr equivalent) and a suspiciously large 806-mile difference on 01 Oct 2018 and 02 Oct 2018 retests.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Jan 2025): Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DANGEROUS brake failure on 01 Feb 2025, immediately preceding a PASS.
- Recurring major suspension failures (coil springs) on 01 Feb 2024 and 01 Jan 2025.
- Unusually low mileage before Jan 2017 (107 mi/yr equivalent) suggests long periods of inactivity.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2027-02-01, providing immediate peace of mind.
- No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed).
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 8,642 miles since 2018, aligning with UK average.
- No recent MOT failures or dangerous defects since the 01 Feb 2025 retest.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 14/18 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | PASS | 28,499 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2016 | PASS | 36,263 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2016 | PASS | 36,997 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2017 | PASS | 37,007 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2017 | PASS | 45,334 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2018 | FAIL | 54,053 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Oct 2018 | PASS | 54,859 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2019 | PASS | 57,470 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2020 | PASS | 68,579 mi |
ADVISORY slight oil leak on engine
|
| Mar 2021 | FAIL | 78,983 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
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| Mar 2021 | PASS | 78,983 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2022 | PASS | 88,348 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2023 | PASS | 94,917 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Feb 2024 | FAIL | 102,958 mi |
PRS Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY engine covers & undertrays fitted ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm & bald inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
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| Feb 2024 | PASS | 102,958 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY engine covers & undertrays fitted ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm & bald inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
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| Jan 2025 | FAIL | 112,636 mi |
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones, bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms, bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ADVISORY Exhaust corroded
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| Jan 2025 | PASS | 112,636 mi |
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones, bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms, bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ADVISORY Exhaust corroded
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| Jan 2026 | PASS | 121,706 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Chuffing from fuel injector area) ( possible injector seal leaking ADVISORY Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ADVISORY Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Exhaust corroded
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