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
- RED
- Engine
- 1242 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 3 August 2026 (50 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 13,155 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 65/100
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 14 MOT tests on record with a 86% pass rate and 13,155 miles. The car's history of overheating and timing chain issues, as reported by the community, adds significant risk.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 5,506 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes in the MOT history.
Things to check
- Recurring suspension advisories (2025, 2022, 2020) indicate ongoing wear and potential future costs.
- Recent advisory for a shock absorber (Aug 2025) suggests a component nearing the end of its service life.
- Community-reported high-risk issues: overheating, 2.0 EcoBoost coolant migration, head gasket, and timing chain.
- Consistent low annual mileage (5,506 mi/yr) may indicate limited use, potentially leading to age-related component wear.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until August 2026 provides immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
- Consistent, low annual mileage (5,506 mi/yr) suggests light use and potentially lower wear.
- No major recurring failures on critical systems like brakes or steering.
- Recent MOT pass (Aug 2025) after addressing a shock absorber advisory shows proactive maintenance.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | PASS | 13,155 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2016 | PASS | 16,496 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)
|
| Jul 2017 | PASS | 20,622 mi | None recorded |
| May 2018 | PASS | 25,268 mi | None recorded |
| May 2019 | PASS | 29,255 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2020 | PASS | 36,924 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Nov 2021 | PASS | 42,457 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2022 | PASS | 50,243 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))
|
| Jul 2023 | FAIL | 61,396 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) PRS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) PRS Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
|
| Jul 2023 | PASS | 61,396 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2023 | PASS | 61,396 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2024 | PASS | 67,276 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Aug 2025 | FAIL | 74,885 mi |
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)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Aug 2025 | PASS | 74,885 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT12 SBU, 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.