2013 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- FORD
- Year
- 2013
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- WHITE
- Engine
- 1560 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 26 July 2026 (42 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 32,427 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 56/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2013 Ford has 14 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 32,427 miles. The 2013 Ford 1.6 diesel engine is known for its head gasket issues, which aligns with the vehicle's history.
The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 8,575 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes.
Things to check
- Recurring brake system advisories and failures (2016, 2023) indicate ongoing wear.
- Persistent tyre wear advisories and failures (2019, 2025) suggest a history of poor maintenance.
- Dangerous brake failure in July 2023, immediately rectified, highlights past neglect.
- Community-reported head gasket issues for 1.6L diesel engines align with this vehicle's history.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until July 2026 provides immediate peace of mind.
- Consistent, normal mileage trajectory over 13 years.
- No major structural corrosion or suspension failures recorded.
- Immediate retests for failures show prompt owner action.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | FAIL | 32,427 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
|
| Jul 2016 | PASS | 32,427 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Jul 2017 | PASS | 40,793 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2018 | FAIL | 46,735 mi |
PRS Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
|
| Jul 2018 | PASS | 46,735 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2019 | PASS | 56,214 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jul 2020 | PASS | 62,600 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Jul 2021 | PASS | 67,522 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Jul 2022 | PASS | 79,643 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Jul 2023 | FAIL | 90,031 mi |
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jul 2023 | PASS | 90,032 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jul 2024 | PASS | 98,821 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
|
| Jul 2025 | FAIL | 107,766 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
|
| Jul 2025 | PASS | 107,766 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT13 XHB, 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.