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
- RED
- Engine
- 1388 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 24 September 2026 (102 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 12,873 mi
AI verdict AVOID 46/100
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 18 MOT tests on record with a 72% pass rate and 12,873 miles. The extremely low mileage for its age, combined with a 3-star Euro NCAP safety rating, makes this a high-risk purchase.
The vehicle shows extremely low annual usage, averaging only 4,526 miles per year, with a significant spike in usage from 2019 to 2023, and a subsequent drop to 2025.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Sep 2024): Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its s
- DANGEROUS tyre defects in Sep 2024 (both front tyres) and Mar 2019 (both front tyres).
- Recurring major suspension failures and advisories across multiple tests, indicating chronic neglect.
- Major steering failure in Sep 2024, coupled with a 3-star Euro NCAP safety rating for a 2010 Ford.
Working in its favour
- The vehicle has a valid MOT until September 2026, indicating it is currently roadworthy.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
- The car has a consistent history of being tested annually, showing no significant gaps in its MOT record.
- All previous MOT failures were promptly rectified and passed on the same or subsequent day, demonstrating immediate owner attention.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 13/18 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | PASS | 12,873 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2014 | PASS | 16,472 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED Items removed from driver's view prior to test
|
| Mar 2014 | FAIL | 16,472 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED Items removed from driver's view prior to test
|
| Mar 2015 | PASS | 20,339 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2016 | FAIL | 24,965 mi |
FAIL Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
|
| Mar 2016 | PASS | 24,965 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2017 | PASS | 29,004 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2018 | PASS | 32,640 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2019 | FAIL | 36,474 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) 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))
|
| Mar 2019 | PASS | 36,474 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
|
| Mar 2020 | PASS | 39,957 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
|
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 41,255 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
|
| Mar 2022 | PASS | 43,952 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Mar 2023 | PASS | 53,464 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Sep 2024 | FAIL | 66,987 mi |
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) MAJOR Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Sep 2024 | PASS | 66,990 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Sep 2025 | FAIL | 71,236 mi |
ADVISORY Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY slight under body corrosion PRS Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
|
| Sep 2025 | PASS | 71,236 mi |
ADVISORY Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY slight under body corrosion
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