BN10 GCO

2010 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
FORD
Year
2010
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1596 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
2 February 2027 (233 days away)
Last recorded mileage
46,027 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 56/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2010 Ford has 19 MOT tests on record with a 74% pass rate and 46,027 miles. The vehicle also shows a pattern of overheating and timing chain issues from community reports, which are critical for a 16-year-old car.

The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 8,404 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, though annual usage has fluctuated between 3,247 and 13,103 miles in recent years.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS brake failure recorded on 2014-03-22 (test 50,157MI) — a critical safety defect.
  • Recurring suspension failures and advisories across multiple tests (e.g., 2014-03-22, 2024-01-31) — indicates chronic wear.
  • Recurring brake pad wear advisories (2014-03-22, 2013-03-25) — suggests a pattern of neglected maintenance.
  • Community-reported high-risk issues: overheating, 2.0 EcoBoost coolant migration, head gasket, timing chain — all relevant to

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2027-02-02, offering immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
  • Consistent, normal mileage for its age (46,027 miles over 16 years) — no odometer fraud detected.
  • No recent MOT failures or dangerous defects since the 2014-03-22 DANGEROUS brake failure.
  • Immediate retests after failures demonstrate prompt owner attention to rectify issues.

Mileage history

Mar 2013: 46,027 mi PASSMar 2014: 50,157 mi FAILApr 2014: 50,157 mi PASSMay 2015: 57,378 mi PASSMay 2016: 63,289 mi PASSMay 2017: 67,200 mi PASSMay 2018: 70,495 mi FAILMay 2018: 70,495 mi PASSApr 2019: 74,993 mi PASSJul 2020: 87,680 mi FAILJul 2020: 87,682 mi PASSJul 2021: 95,587 mi FAILJul 2021: 95,587 mi PASSFeb 2022: 98,834 mi PASSJan 2023: 111,937 mi PASSJan 2024: 120,543 mi FAILJan 2024: 120,543 mi PASSJan 2025: 129,465 mi PASSJan 2026: 134,974 mi PASS135k91k46kMar 2013Jan 2026

MOT test history — 14/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2013 PASS 46,027 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2014 FAIL 50,157 mi
FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Apr 2014 PASS 50,157 mi None recorded
May 2015 PASS 57,378 mi None recorded
May 2016 PASS 63,289 mi None recorded
May 2017 PASS 67,200 mi None recorded
May 2018 FAIL 70,495 mi
PRS Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
May 2018 PASS 70,495 mi None recorded
Apr 2019 PASS 74,993 mi None recorded
Jul 2020 FAIL 87,680 mi
DANGEROUS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Jul 2020 PASS 87,682 mi None recorded
Jul 2021 FAIL 95,587 mi
PRS Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Jul 2021 PASS 95,587 mi None recorded
Feb 2022 PASS 98,834 mi None recorded
Jan 2023 PASS 111,937 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Jan 2024 FAIL 120,543 mi
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY Unable to see brakes.
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Jan 2024 PASS 120,543 mi
ADVISORY Unable to see brakes.
Jan 2025 PASS 129,465 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jan 2026 PASS 134,974 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front suspension bush slightly perished
ADVISORY Rear exhaust mount corroded
ADVISORY rear sub frame slightly corroded
ADVISORY rear coil springs slightly corroded

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