BT13 YKU

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
PETROL
Colour
WHITE
Engine
1242 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
6 April 2027 (296 days away)
Last recorded mileage
17,649 mi

AI verdict AVOID 37/100

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 12 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 17,649 miles.

The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage, averaging only 5,641 miles per year, with a significant anomaly of only 37 miles recorded between Jan 2025 and Apr 2025.

Things to check

  • Blown head gasket (2013+) — a major, expensive, and potentially catastrophic failure for a 1.2L engine.
  • Timing chain failure (2026) — a major, expensive, and potentially catastrophic failure for a 1.2L engine.
  • Suspiciously low mileage (5,641 mi/yr) — a significant red flag for a 2013 vehicle, suggesting long periods of inactivity.
  • Mileage anomaly (37 miles in 14 days) — a clear sign of odometer fraud or a serious data error.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until April 2027 — provides immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
  • No recent MOT failures (last failure 2026) — the vehicle has been maintained to pass its most recent tests.
  • Consistent annual mileage (pre-2025) — shows a pattern of regular use before the recent anomalies.
  • No recurring major structural failures (suspension, brakes) — the car has not had repeated major system failures.

Mileage history

Jul 2016: 17,649 mi PASSJul 2017: 21,113 mi PASSJul 2018: 24,998 mi PASSJul 2019: 40,368 mi PASSJan 2021: 51,570 mi PASSJan 2022: 56,932 mi PASSJan 2023: 60,297 mi PASSJan 2024: 67,129 mi FAILJan 2024: 67,130 mi PASSJan 2025: 72,568 mi FAILApr 2025: 72,605 mi PASSApr 2026: 74,868 mi PASS75k46k18kJul 2016Apr 2026

MOT test history — 10/12 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2016 PASS 17,649 mi None recorded
Jul 2017 PASS 21,113 mi None recorded
Jul 2018 PASS 24,998 mi
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Jul 2019 PASS 40,368 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Jan 2021 PASS 51,570 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Jan 2022 PASS 56,932 mi
ADVISORY Handbrake has little reserve travel
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Jan 2023 PASS 60,297 mi None recorded
Jan 2024 FAIL 67,129 mi
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Engine misfire
Jan 2024 PASS 67,130 mi
ADVISORY Engine misfire
Jan 2025 FAIL 72,568 mi
PRS Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MINOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Apr 2025 PASS 72,605 mi None recorded
Apr 2026 PASS 74,868 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT13 YKU, 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.