BN12 UKE

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
BROWN
Engine
1388 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
29 November 2026 (168 days away)
Last recorded mileage
10,307 mi

AI verdict AVOID 70/100

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 13 MOT tests on record with a 85% pass rate and 10,307 miles. The vehicle also shows a history of overheating and engine issues, which are significant concerns for a 2012 model.

The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 7,049 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent spike in 2024-2025.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Nov 2024): Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its s
  • Dangerous tyre defect (bulge) on 2024-11-22 MOT failure.
  • Dangerous brake pad wear on 2024-11-22 MOT failure.
  • Recurring suspension arm advisories (2021, 2022, 2023) and failures.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-11-29, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 7,049 miles/year.
  • No major structural corrosion or chassis issues evident from MOTs.
  • Immediate retests after failures show owner's proactive maintenance.

Mileage history

May 2015: 10,307 mi PASSMay 2016: 14,355 mi PASSMay 2017: 18,908 mi PASSMay 2018: 22,705 mi PASSMay 2019: 30,763 mi PASSNov 2020: 53,398 mi FAILNov 2020: 53,399 mi PASSNov 2021: 61,976 mi PASSNov 2022: 66,027 mi PASSNov 2023: 76,329 mi PASSNov 2024: 88,567 mi FAILNov 2024: 88,567 mi PASSNov 2025: 97,844 mi PASS98k54k10kMay 2015Nov 2025

MOT test history — 11/13 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2015 PASS 10,307 mi
USER ENTERED Nail in offside rear tyre
May 2016 PASS 14,355 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)
ADVISORY TYRE SIZE 195-45-16
May 2017 PASS 18,908 mi None recorded
May 2018 PASS 22,705 mi None recorded
May 2019 PASS 30,763 mi None recorded
Nov 2020 FAIL 53,398 mi
DANGEROUS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nov 2020 PASS 53,399 mi None recorded
Nov 2021 PASS 61,976 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near 1.8 mm strongly advice (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nov 2022 PASS 66,027 mi None recorded
Nov 2023 PASS 76,329 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Nov 2024 FAIL 88,567 mi
MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Coolant leak Thermostat housing
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nov 2024 PASS 88,567 mi
MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Coolant leak Thermostat housing
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nov 2025 PASS 97,844 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BN12 UKE, 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.