BN12 YAF

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
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1997 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 15 November 2025
Last recorded mileage
46,876 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 73/100

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 12 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 46,876 miles. The vehicle's age and past advisories on critical components warrant a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, showing normal usage of 10,381 miles/year, with a notable drop in annual usage from 2019 to 2021, but no signs of fraud.

Things to check

  • Not valid MOT as of the report date, requiring immediate retest or new MOT.
  • Recurring suspension arm bush advisories (2016, 2017) indicate ongoing wear on critical components.
  • Multiple light-related advisories (2017, 2019) and a 2022 brake pad advisory suggest a pattern of maintenance needs.
  • The 2017 MOT failure for a deteriorated registration plate, though fixed, is a minor but notable oversight.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 10,381 miles/year, indicating regular use without suspicious drops.
  • No major recurring failures on safety-critical systems like brakes or steering, only advisories.
  • The 2017 MOT failure for a registration plate was immediately rectified, showing prompt owner action.

Mileage history

Apr 2015: 46,876 mi PASSMay 2016: 71,808 mi PASSMay 2017: 96,022 mi FAILMay 2017: 96,022 mi PASSMay 2018: 101,349 mi PASSMay 2019: 111,538 mi PASSNov 2020: 119,140 mi PASSNov 2021: 121,322 mi FAILNov 2021: 121,322 mi PASSNov 2022: 125,245 mi PASSNov 2023: 128,948 mi PASSNov 2024: 133,682 mi PASS134k90k47kApr 2015Nov 2024

MOT test history — 10/12 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2015 PASS 46,876 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED rear regristraion plate appears to have been touched up
USER ENTERED unable to gain access to rear most seats
USER ENTERED middle rear seat slightly loose
May 2016 PASS 71,808 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY heat shield insecure
May 2017 FAIL 96,022 mi
FAIL Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Exhaust heatshield insecure
FAIL Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISORY Rear wiper worn
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Both front tyres wearing unevenly
ADVISORY Undertrays fitted
May 2017 PASS 96,022 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust heatshield insecure
ADVISORY Rear wiper worn
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Both front tyres wearing unevenly
ADVISORY Undertrays fitted
May 2018 PASS 101,349 mi None recorded
May 2019 PASS 111,538 mi None recorded
Nov 2020 PASS 119,140 mi
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nov 2021 FAIL 121,322 mi
MINOR Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
PRS Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nov 2021 PASS 121,322 mi
MINOR Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
Nov 2022 PASS 125,245 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nov 2023 PASS 128,948 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nov 2024 PASS 133,682 mi
ADVISORY Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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