BT62 AEB

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
10 October 2026 (118 days away)
Last recorded mileage
24,356 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 2013 Ford has 16 MOT tests on record with a 69% pass rate and 24,356 miles. The presence of a blown head gasket in 2.0L EcoBoost engines, a known Ford weakness, further compounds the risk.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual usage, averaging only 5,755 miles per year, with a significant drop in usage from 2019 to 2021 (6,770 miles in 12 months).

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Tyres (Mar 2022) and brakes (Mar 2024) indicate severe neglect of critical safety components.
  • Recurring suspension failures: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint (Mar 2022) and Nearside Track rod end ball joint (Mar 2023) show chronic wear.
  • Dangerous head gasket risk: Ford 2.0L EcoBoost engines are notorious for blown head gasket issues, a major safety concern.
  • Unexplained low mileage: A significant drop in annual usage from 2019 to 2021 (6,770 miles in 12 months) is highly suspicious.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until October 2026, indicating current roadworthiness despite past issues.
  • No mileage anomalies detected in the last 3 years, showing consistent, albeit low, usage.
  • Immediate retest passes after failures demonstrate the owner's prompt rectification of issues.

Mileage history

Jan 2016: 24,356 mi PASSJan 2017: 30,157 mi FAILJan 2017: 30,157 mi PASSJan 2018: 36,213 mi FAILJan 2018: 36,213 mi PASSMar 2019: 42,914 mi PASSMar 2020: 49,684 mi PASSMar 2021: 52,581 mi PASSMar 2022: 57,644 mi FAILMar 2022: 57,645 mi PASSMar 2023: 60,952 mi FAILMar 2023: 60,952 mi PASSMar 2024: 64,197 mi FAILMar 2024: 64,197 mi PASSOct 2024: 65,869 mi PASSOct 2025: 73,576 mi PASS74k49k24kJan 2016Oct 2025

MOT test history — 11/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2016 PASS 24,356 mi
ADVISORY Offside OSR Foglamp/Reflector Lens Damaged
Jan 2017 FAIL 30,157 mi
PRS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2017 PASS 30,157 mi None recorded
Jan 2018 FAIL 36,213 mi
FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
FAIL Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2018 PASS 36,213 mi None recorded
Mar 2019 PASS 42,914 mi None recorded
Mar 2020 PASS 49,684 mi None recorded
Mar 2021 PASS 52,581 mi
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2022 FAIL 57,644 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mar 2022 PASS 57,645 mi None recorded
Mar 2023 FAIL 60,952 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Mar 2023 PASS 60,952 mi None recorded
Mar 2024 FAIL 64,197 mi
MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mar 2024 PASS 64,197 mi
ADVISORY Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oct 2024 PASS 65,869 mi None recorded
Oct 2025 PASS 73,576 mi
MINOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front and rear sub slight surface corrosion
ADVISORY slight surface corrosion on various suspesion age related
ADVISORY Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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