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
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1242 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 2 August 2026 (49 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 37,463 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 63/100
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 15 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 37,463 miles. While many failures were immediately rectified, the repeated nature of these problems warrants careful inspection.
The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual usage averaging 7,562 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating genuine mileage.
Things to check
- Recurring electrical failures (headlamp, position lamp) in 2021 and 2025.
- Recurring suspension failures (coil spring, track rod end) in 2023 and 2025.
- Recurring brake disc wear advisories in 2016.
- Dangerous tyre defect (lump) in 2016.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
- Valid MOT until August 2026, offering immediate peace of mind.
- Consistent, normal annual mileage (7,562 mi/yr) suggests genuine use.
- All past failures were immediately rectified, indicating responsive ownership.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/15 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | PASS | 37,463 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2016 | PASS | 40,234 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY pads approx 4-5mm ADVISORY nsf tyre sidewall perished and scuffed
|
| Aug 2017 | PASS | 49,098 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2018 | PASS | 57,769 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2019 | PASS | 64,871 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2020 | FAIL | 71,621 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Aug 2020 | PASS | 71,622 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2021 | FAIL | 77,174 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) PRS Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
|
| Jul 2021 | PASS | 77,174 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
|
| Jul 2022 | PASS | 81,703 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2023 | PASS | 88,247 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2024 | FAIL | 95,667 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) PRS Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Jul 2024 | PASS | 95,667 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2025 | FAIL | 102,602 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) MINOR Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
|
| Jul 2025 | PASS | 102,604 mi | None recorded |
About this page
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