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
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1596 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 25 October 2026 (133 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 20,249 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 66/100
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 17 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 20,249 miles. The 'just passed MOT' tactic is evident, with recent advisories that will likely become failures.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 8,796 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, showing normal usage.
Things to check
- Oct 2025: Recent MOT advisory for 'Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play, but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))' indicates imminent suspension work.
- Oct 2025: Advisory for 'Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play, but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))' is a clear warning for suspension wear.
- Oct 2024: Advisory for 'Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play, but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))' is a recurring suspension issue.
- Oct 2023: Advisory for 'Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play, but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))' is a recurring suspension issue.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/17 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | PASS | 20,249 mi |
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) ADVISORY Nearside Front 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)
|
| Feb 2016 | PASS | 31,306 mi |
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY child seat fitted
|
| Feb 2017 | PASS | 44,218 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2018 | FAIL | 54,636 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) FAIL Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
|
| Feb 2018 | PASS | 54,636 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2019 | PASS | 62,379 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2020 | FAIL | 70,059 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Coolant leak MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Feb 2020 | PASS | 70,059 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Coolant leak
|
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 72,391 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2021 | PASS | 84,305 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2022 | PASS | 93,800 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2023 | FAIL | 104,157 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) MAJOR Horn not working (7.7 (a)) MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Oct 2023 | PASS | 104,157 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Oct 2024 | FAIL | 111,272 mi |
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect re fit bulb (4.1.2 (c))
|
| Oct 2024 | PASS | 111,272 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2025 | FAIL | 121,563 mi |
PRS Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) PRS Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
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| Oct 2025 | PASS | 121,563 mi | None recorded |
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