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
- 28 October 2026 (136 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 18,641 mi
AI verdict BUY 76/100
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 12 MOT tests on record with a 92% pass rate and 18,641 miles. While there are historical community-reported issues with the 1.4L engine, the current MOT history is clean and reassuring.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 5,050 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, indicating genuine light usage.
Things to check
- Oct 2024: One minor failure for a nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint, though immediately rectified.
- Oct 2025: Most recent MOT includes an advisory for a worn coil spring, a common wear item on older vehicles.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 1 historical failure
- Consistent, low annual mileage of 5,050 miles/year, indicating light and careful use.
- No dangerous defects recorded in the MOT history, ensuring basic roadworthiness.
- The single minor failure in Oct 2024 was immediately rectified, demonstrating responsible ownership.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/12 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | PASS | 18,641 mi |
ADVISORY All tyres slightly perished / slight cracking in tread
|
| Nov 2016 | PASS | 23,684 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2017 | PASS | 28,367 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2018 | PASS | 31,325 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2019 | PASS | 35,172 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 38,623 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Oct 2021 | PASS | 40,862 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2022 | PASS | 44,462 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
|
| Oct 2023 | PASS | 50,224 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2024 | FAIL | 58,855 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Oct 2024 | PASS | 58,856 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2025 | PASS | 69,582 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY both rear coil springs top mounts worn ADVISORY Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT62 DUU, 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.