BL13 FGJ

2013 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
FORD
Year
2013
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
RED
Engine
1560 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
10 July 2026 (25 days away)
Last recorded mileage
43,420 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 2013 Ford has 14 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 43,420 miles. The presence of a 2.0L Ecoboost engine variant, known for head gasket issues, further compounds significant risks.

The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 15,483 miles per year, significantly above the UK average of 8,000, with a notable spike in 2019-2020.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS tyre defect (Jun 2025) and DANGEROUS brake disc failure (Jun 2025) indicate severe neglect.
  • Recurring major failures in lights (6 times), windscreen (2 times), and suspension (1 time) point to systemic issues.
  • High mileage (193,397 mi) for a 2013 car suggests heavy commercial or high-usage driving, accelerating wear.
  • The 2.0L Ecoboost engine variant is notorious for head gasket failures, which this car's history suggests.

Working in its favour

  • The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT until July 2026, confirming its present roadworthiness.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or round numbers, suggesting genuine usage.
  • No evidence of Cat N/S write-off markers or outstanding finance (HPI check needed).
  • The car has been regularly tested for MOTs, showing no gaps in its inspection history.

Mileage history

Sep 2016: 43,420 mi PASSSep 2017: 59,481 mi PASSApr 2018: 67,025 mi PASSApr 2019: 85,082 mi PASSMay 2020: 106,802 mi FAILMay 2020: 106,803 mi PASSMay 2021: 124,308 mi FAILMay 2021: 124,308 mi PASSJun 2022: 147,417 mi FAILJun 2022: 147,436 mi PASSJul 2023: 164,332 mi PASSJul 2024: 177,143 mi PASSJun 2025: 193,395 mi FAILJun 2025: 193,397 mi PASS193k118k43kSep 2016Jun 2025

MOT test history — 10/14 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2016 PASS 43,420 mi None recorded
Sep 2017 PASS 59,481 mi None recorded
Apr 2018 PASS 67,025 mi None recorded
Apr 2019 PASS 85,082 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
May 2020 FAIL 106,802 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre is slightly wearing on the inside edge and is slightly mishapen
May 2020 PASS 106,803 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre is slightly wearing on the inside edge and is slightly mishapen
May 2021 FAIL 124,308 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
May 2021 PASS 124,308 mi None recorded
Jun 2022 FAIL 147,417 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted Flexi not secured properly (1.1.21 (c))
ADVISORY Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Jun 2022 PASS 147,436 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Jul 2023 PASS 164,332 mi None recorded
Jul 2024 PASS 177,143 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN (5.2.3 (e))
Jun 2025 FAIL 193,395 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
ADVISORY Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Jun 2025 PASS 193,397 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
ADVISORY Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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