BU13 HTG

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
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1560 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
12 March 2027 (271 days away)
Last recorded mileage
16,495 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 48/100

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 17 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 16,495 miles. While mileage is consistent, the high annual usage and repeated issues warrant a thorough inspection.

The vehicle shows consistent high annual usage, averaging 13,953 miles per year, with a notable drop in recent years (e.g., 2,323 miles between Mar 2025 and Mar 2026).

Things to check

  • Recurring suspension arm advisories (2025, 2024, 2023) indicate ongoing wear.
  • Multiple headlamp aim failures (2024, 2023) and advisories (2022, 2021) suggest electrical issues.
  • High annual mileage (13,953 mi/yr) for a 2013 car will accelerate wear.
  • Recent MOT pass (Mar 2026) followed by a failure (Mar 2026) suggests a borderline pass.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until March 2027 provides immediate peace of mind.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or round numbers.
  • No persistent DANGEROUS defects remaining after immediate rectification.

Mileage history

Feb 2016: 16,495 mi PASSJan 2017: 25,181 mi PASSMay 2017: 26,318 mi PASSMay 2018: 54,843 mi PASSMay 2019: 81,537 mi FAILMay 2019: 81,537 mi PASSApr 2020: 104,004 mi PASSMay 2021: 123,735 mi FAILJun 2021: 123,738 mi PASSMay 2022: 144,566 mi FAILMay 2022: 144,568 mi PASSMay 2023: 165,716 mi PASSMar 2024: 177,491 mi FAILMar 2024: 177,492 mi PASSMar 2025: 181,908 mi PASSMar 2026: 184,231 mi FAILMar 2026: 184,231 mi PASS184k100k16kFeb 2016Mar 2026

MOT test history — 12/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2016 PASS 16,495 mi None recorded
Jan 2017 PASS 25,181 mi None recorded
May 2017 PASS 26,318 mi None recorded
May 2018 PASS 54,843 mi None recorded
May 2019 FAIL 81,537 mi
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Unable to check rear belts
May 2019 PASS 81,537 mi None recorded
Apr 2020 PASS 104,004 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
May 2021 FAIL 123,735 mi
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Jun 2021 PASS 123,738 mi None recorded
May 2022 FAIL 144,566 mi
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MINOR Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip . (3.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides . (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Exhaust heatshield by fuel tank is loose .
ADVISORY Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides . (5.3.2 (b))
May 2022 PASS 144,568 mi
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MINOR Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip . (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides . (5.3.2 (b))
May 2023 PASS 165,716 mi
ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mar 2024 FAIL 177,491 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mar 2024 PASS 177,492 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mar 2025 PASS 181,908 mi
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))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mar 2026 FAIL 184,231 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Mar 2026 PASS 184,231 mi None recorded

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