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
MOT test history — 11/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & 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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About this page
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.