BT61 DYM

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
WHITE
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
18,683 mi

AI verdict AVOID 40/100

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 19 MOT tests on record with a 63% pass rate and 18,683 miles. The vehicle's low mileage for its age, combined with a 3-star Euro NCAP safety rating, makes it a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 6,141 miles per year, which is below the UK average of 8,000 miles per year.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Aug 2025): Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its
  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Aug 2024): Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its st
  • DANGEROUS brake failure on 2020-03-26 after ADVISORY on 2019-03-26.
  • DANGEROUS tyre failure on 2024-08-01 after ADVISORY on 2020-03-26.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 7 historical failures
  • Mileage is consistently low, averaging 6,141 miles per year, indicating light use.
  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until 2026-08-03, providing immediate peace of mind.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the MOT history.

Mileage history

Jan 2015: 18,683 mi PASSJan 2015: 18,683 mi FAILJan 2016: 24,168 mi PASSMar 2016: 24,826 mi PASSMar 2017: 30,159 mi FAILMar 2017: 30,159 mi PASSMar 2018: 36,504 mi PASSMar 2019: 48,363 mi PASSMar 2020: 55,246 mi FAILMar 2020: 55,246 mi PASSMar 2021: 59,709 mi PASSAug 2022: 67,145 mi FAILAug 2022: 67,145 mi PASSJul 2023: 74,263 mi FAILJul 2023: 74,263 mi PASSAug 2024: 78,869 mi FAILAug 2024: 78,890 mi PASSAug 2025: 83,523 mi FAILAug 2025: 83,530 mi PASS84k51k19kJan 2015Aug 2025

MOT test history — 12/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2015 PASS 18,683 mi None recorded
Jan 2015 FAIL 18,683 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Jan 2016 PASS 24,168 mi None recorded
Mar 2016 PASS 24,826 mi None recorded
Mar 2017 FAIL 30,159 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Mar 2017 PASS 30,159 mi None recorded
Mar 2018 PASS 36,504 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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)
Mar 2019 PASS 48,363 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Mar 2020 FAIL 55,246 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Mar 2020 PASS 55,246 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Mar 2021 PASS 59,709 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Aug 2022 FAIL 67,145 mi
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Aug 2022 PASS 67,145 mi None recorded
Jul 2023 FAIL 74,263 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
PRS Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front 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))
ADVISORY Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
Jul 2023 PASS 74,263 mi
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front 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))
ADVISORY Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 2024 FAIL 78,869 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Aug 2024 PASS 78,890 mi
ADVISORY Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Aug 2025 FAIL 83,523 mi
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Aug 2025 PASS 83,530 mi
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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