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
- RED
- Engine
- 1560 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 6 November 2026 (145 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 46,913 mi
AI verdict BUY 73/100
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 86% pass rate and 46,913 miles. While it carries a 3-star Euro NCAP safety rating and has a history of timing chain issues, the recent clean MOT and responsible owner history make it a viable purchase.
The vehicle shows consistent low annual mileage, averaging 10,008 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes in the 46,913-mile history.
Things to check
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 3/5 stars (2017) indicates a below-average safety rating for its era.
- History of timing chain issues (community report) is a significant long-term reliability concern for this model.
- The 2017 Euro NCAP rating of 3/5 stars suggests a lower safety standard compared to modern vehicles.
Working in its favour
- Consistent, low annual mileage (10,008 mi/yr) suggests light use and less wear.
- Most recent MOT (Oct 2025) passed with no failures or dangerous defects, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No DANGEROUS defects recorded in the MOT history, which is a positive sign for safety.
- The single major failure (suspension arm) was immediately rectified and has not recurred, showing responsible ownership.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | PASS | 46,913 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2015 | PASS | 64,977 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2016 | PASS | 84,591 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2017 | FAIL | 106,158 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) PRS Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
|
| Oct 2017 | PASS | 106,158 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2018 | PASS | 110,991 mi |
MINOR Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
|
| Oct 2019 | PASS | 115,902 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 119,028 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2021 | PASS | 122,451 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2022 | PASS | 126,604 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2023 | PASS | 130,527 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Nov 2024 | FAIL | 134,609 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
|
| Nov 2024 | PASS | 134,609 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
|
| Oct 2025 | PASS | 138,307 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL61 DKK, 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.