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
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1560 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 24 August 2026 (71 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 38,588 mi
AI verdict AVOID 41/100
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 15 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 38,588 miles. While mileage is consistent, the repeated issues with critical safety components warrant a thorough investigation.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 9,433 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, though a 2024 service gap is noted.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Jan 2025): Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Recurring suspension arm advisories (7+ tests) and shock absorber advisories (Aug 2025) indicate chronic neglect.
- Brake pad wear escalated from ADVISORY (Oct 2019) to DANGEROUS (Oct 2021), a clear safety concern.
- Tyre condition escalated from ADVISORY (Oct 2019) to DANGEROUS (Jan 2025), showing a pattern of critical wear.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 9,433 miles/year, indicating regular use.
- Valid MOT until August 2026, providing immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation in the provided MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/15 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | PASS | 38,588 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
|
| Dec 2016 | PASS | 45,977 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2018 | PASS | 49,172 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2018 | PASS | 52,782 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2019 | PASS | 73,919 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Oct 2020 | FAIL | 81,347 mi |
PRS Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 81,347 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Oct 2021 | FAIL | 88,274 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt MAJOR Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) MAJOR Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Oct 2021 | PASS | 88,320 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Nov 2022 | FAIL | 100,990 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) PRS Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
|
| Nov 2022 | PASS | 100,990 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Dec 2023 | FAIL | 112,824 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) PRS Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
|
| Dec 2023 | PASS | 112,824 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Jan 2025 | FAIL | 126,957 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear 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)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MINOR Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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| Aug 2025 | PASS | 128,844 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
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