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
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1242 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 27 September 2026 (105 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 30,922 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 67/100
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 30,922 miles. The vehicle's low annual mileage, particularly in recent years, is a significant concern.
The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage before Aug 2021 (472 mi/yr equivalent) and again before Sep 2023 (17 mi/yr equivalent), followed by a significant drop in usage.
Things to check
- Recurring suspension arm ball joint failures (2018, 2017) and advisories (2017) indicate chronic wear.
- Recurring brake disc wear advisories (2018, 2016) suggest ongoing maintenance needs.
- Engine mounting damage (2018) and low recent mileage (e.g., 20 miles Sep 2023) are red flags.
- The 2017-10-31 MOT had 4 advisories for suspension play, indicating a systemic issue.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-09-27, offering immediate peace of mind.
- No recent major failures or dangerous defects since the 2018-09-06 test.
- Consistent mileage trajectory, despite low annual usage, shows no odometer fraud.
- No recurring failures on critical safety systems like brakes or steering.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | PASS | 30,922 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2016 | PASS | 43,237 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Oct 2017 | PASS | 49,881 mi |
ADVISORY Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISORY Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) ADVISORY Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) ADVISORY Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
|
| Sep 2018 | FAIL | 52,420 mi |
MAJOR Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front side repeater damaged DANGEROUS Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre deteriorated ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre deteriorated ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Sep 2018 | PASS | 52,420 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2019 | FAIL | 61,606 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Aug 2019 | PASS | 61,608 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2020 | PASS | 63,836 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2021 | PASS | 64,311 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2022 | PASS | 65,236 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2023 | PASS | 65,256 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Sep 2024 | PASS | 69,588 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Sep 2025 | PASS | 76,419 mi |
ADVISORY Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT61 XVB, 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.