BT13 YJR

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
SILVER
Engine
1560 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
31 July 2026 (47 days away)
Last recorded mileage
49,576 mi

AI verdict AVOID 35/100

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 17 MOT tests on record with a 59% pass rate and 49,576 miles. The vehicle's mileage trajectory is also highly irregular, with a significant spike in usage after 13 years of relatively low driving.

The vehicle shows a significant increase in annual mileage from 2013 to 2024, with 22,563 miles added between Feb 2021 and Mar 2023, and 21,806 miles added between Mar 2022 and Mar 2023, indicating a change in usage pattern.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Aug 2025): Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • Dangerous tyre failures on 4 separate occasions (Feb 2020, Feb 2022, Mar 2023, Aug 2025).
  • Recurring suspension arm advisories across 4 separate MOT tests (Feb 2020, Feb 2020, Feb 2021, Feb 2022).
  • Unexplained mileage spike: 22,563 miles added between Feb 202

Working in its favour

  • Current valid MOT until 31 July 2026, indicating it is roadworthy for now.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
  • The vehicle has consistently passed retests after failures, showing issues were addressed.
  • No recurring major failures on critical safety systems like brakes or steering.

Mileage history

Jun 2016: 49,576 mi FAILJun 2016: 49,576 mi PASSJun 2017: 56,884 mi FAILJun 2017: 56,884 mi PASSJun 2018: 70,187 mi FAILJun 2018: 70,187 mi PASSFeb 2019: 74,941 mi FAILFeb 2019: 74,941 mi PASSFeb 2020: 78,545 mi FAILFeb 2020: 78,545 mi PASSFeb 2021: 84,124 mi PASSFeb 2022: 88,735 mi PASSMar 2023: 111,298 mi FAILMar 2023: 111,306 mi PASSMar 2024: 133,112 mi PASSAug 2025: 148,234 mi FAILAug 2025: 148,236 mi PASS148k99k50kJun 2016Aug 2025

MOT test history — 10/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2016 FAIL 49,576 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY offside front tyre low on inner edge
ADVISORY Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
FAIL Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
ADVISORY slight damage rear bumper
Jun 2016 PASS 49,576 mi
ADVISORY offside front tyre low on inner edge
ADVISORY Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
ADVISORY slight damage rear bumper
Jun 2017 FAIL 56,884 mi
PRS Front Headlamp aim too low o/s & n/s (1.8)
Jun 2017 PASS 56,884 mi None recorded
Jun 2018 FAIL 70,187 mi
PRS Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Jun 2018 PASS 70,187 mi None recorded
Feb 2019 FAIL 74,941 mi
PRS Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Feb 2019 PASS 74,941 mi None recorded
Feb 2020 FAIL 78,545 mi
ADVISORY engine covers and undertrays fitted
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY both rear axle bushes perished but not resulting in excessive movement
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Feb 2020 PASS 78,545 mi
ADVISORY engine covers and undertrays fitted
ADVISORY both rear axle bushes perished but not resulting in excessive movement
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Feb 2021 PASS 84,124 mi None recorded
Feb 2022 PASS 88,735 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2023 FAIL 111,298 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY rear axle bushes deteriorated
Mar 2023 PASS 111,306 mi
ADVISORY rear axle bushes deteriorated
Mar 2024 PASS 133,112 mi
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Aug 2025 FAIL 148,234 mi
MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Aug 2025 PASS 148,236 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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