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
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1560 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 21 September 2026 (99 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 33,455 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 13 MOT tests on record with a 85% pass rate and 33,455 miles. The most recent MOT in September 2025 passed but carries significant advisories for immediate attention.
The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 6,318 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating genuine usage.
Things to check
- Sep 2025 MOT passed but carries advisories for worn brake discs and a worn shock absorber.
- Recurring suspension failures (coil springs, subframe corrosion) indicate ongoing structural wear.
- Brake disc wear advisory has recurred across multiple tests (Feb 2021, Sep 2023, Aug 2024, Sep 2025).
- Engine overheating and head gasket issues are noted in community reports for this model.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
- Valid MOT until September 2026, offering immediate peace of mind.
- Consistent, normal annual mileage (6,318 mi/yr) suggests genuine, light use.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation in the MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | PASS | 33,455 mi |
USER ENTERED The emission limits were tested and met but the DSM was unable to obtain a reading
|
| Feb 2016 | PASS | 38,785 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Mar 2017 | PASS | 42,949 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2018 | PASS | 46,985 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2019 | PASS | 50,881 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2020 | PASS | 54,422 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2021 | FAIL | 58,943 mi |
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Feb 2021 | PASS | 58,944 mi |
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
|
| Apr 2022 | PASS | 65,685 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2023 | PASS | 75,116 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
|
| Aug 2024 | PASS | 81,217 mi |
MINOR Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
|
| Aug 2025 | FAIL | 86,550 mi |
MAJOR Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe holed (5.3.6 (a) (i)) MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Sep 2025 | PASS | 86,550 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) MINOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL61 AUW, 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.