BN12 VOK

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
BLACK
Engine
1242 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 4 August 2025
Last recorded mileage
39,856 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 61/100

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 67% pass rate and 39,856 miles. While mileage is low, the pattern of issues suggests potential underlying neglect or poor maintenance.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 6,442 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, indicating normal usage.

Things to check

  • Recurring suspension failures (2020, 2023) and advisories (2024) indicate chronic wear.
  • Recurring brake failures (2022, 2023) and advisories (2021, 2022) suggest ongoing maintenance needs.
  • Recurring exhaust advisories (2021, 2023) escalated to major failures, pointing to a recurring issue.
  • The 2012 Ford has a 3-star Euro NCAP safety rating, below average for its era.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent, low annual mileage (6,442 mi/yr) suggests light use and less wear.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until 2025-08-04, despite the current SORN status.
  • The 1.2L engine is known for its durability and reliability, a positive for this model.

Mileage history

Apr 2015: 39,856 mi PASSApr 2016: 46,538 mi PASSApr 2017: 52,158 mi PASSApr 2018: 57,598 mi FAILApr 2018: 57,629 mi PASSApr 2019: 62,267 mi PASSJul 2020: 66,882 mi FAILJul 2020: 66,882 mi PASSJul 2021: 69,773 mi FAILJul 2021: 69,773 mi PASSJul 2022: 73,945 mi FAILAug 2022: 73,947 mi PASSJul 2023: 77,936 mi FAILAug 2023: 77,939 mi PASSAug 2024: 81,197 mi PASS81k61k40kApr 2015Aug 2024

MOT test history — 10/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2015 PASS 39,856 mi
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Apr 2016 PASS 46,538 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 Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2017 PASS 52,158 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Apr 2018 FAIL 57,598 mi
FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Apr 2018 PASS 57,629 mi None recorded
Apr 2019 PASS 62,267 mi None recorded
Jul 2020 FAIL 66,882 mi
PRS Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Jul 2020 PASS 66,882 mi None recorded
Jul 2021 FAIL 69,773 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Jul 2021 PASS 69,773 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Jul 2022 FAIL 73,945 mi
MAJOR Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Aug 2022 PASS 73,947 mi None recorded
Jul 2023 FAIL 77,936 mi
MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Aug 2023 PASS 77,939 mi None recorded
Aug 2024 PASS 81,197 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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