BT61 MGJ

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
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1560 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
4 August 2026 (51 days away)
Last recorded mileage
55,901 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 66/100

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 13 MOT tests on record with a 85% pass rate and 55,901 miles. However, a recent advisory for corroded suspension arms and a history of high mileage warrant careful consideration.

The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 14,701 miles/year, with a significant drop in recent years (e.g., 4,104 miles in 2024-2025).

Things to check

  • Aug 2025: Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (ADVISORY) — monitor closely.
  • Jul 2020: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (ADVISORY) — check current condition.
  • Jul 2020: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (ADVISORY) — verify current wear.
  • Jul 2020: Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (ADVISORY) — inspect for wear.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-08-04 — no immediate retest required.
  • No recurring major failures — single suspension advisory is the only concern.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory — no suspicious drops or round numbers.
  • Single past MOT failure (tyres, 2017) was immediately rectified and passed.

Mileage history

Dec 2014: 55,901 mi PASSNov 2015: 92,627 mi PASSJul 2016: 99,827 mi PASSJul 2017: 121,892 mi FAILJul 2017: 121,892 mi PASSJul 2018: 145,519 mi PASSJun 2019: 156,384 mi PASSJul 2020: 168,782 mi FAILJul 2020: 168,798 mi PASSJan 2022: 183,117 mi PASSJan 2023: 190,362 mi PASSMar 2024: 195,877 mi PASSAug 2025: 199,981 mi PASS200k128k56kDec 2014Aug 2025

MOT test history — 11/13 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2014 PASS 55,901 mi None recorded
Nov 2015 PASS 92,627 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Jul 2016 PASS 99,827 mi None recorded
Jul 2017 FAIL 121,892 mi
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14t (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY nearside front tyre worn inner edge
Jul 2017 PASS 121,892 mi None recorded
Jul 2018 PASS 145,519 mi None recorded
Jun 2019 PASS 156,384 mi
ADVISORY Rear exhaust outer case corroded
Jul 2020 FAIL 168,782 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Jul 2020 PASS 168,798 mi None recorded
Jan 2022 PASS 183,117 mi None recorded
Jan 2023 PASS 190,362 mi None recorded
Mar 2024 PASS 195,877 mi None recorded
Aug 2025 PASS 199,981 mi
MINOR Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT61 MGJ, 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.