BU13 VWC

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
GREY
Engine
998 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
was due 25 May 2026
Last recorded mileage
56,599 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 74/100

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 12 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 56,599 miles.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 10,916 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, showing normal usage over its lifespan.

Things to check

  • Major failure for Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes (May 2024) indicates significant wear.
  • Recurring advisories for tyres (May 2021, 2022, 2023) and brakes (May 2021, 2022, 2023) suggest ongoing component wear.
  • The vehicle is currently on SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification), requiring immediate clarification.
  • The 2013 Ford has a 3-star Euro NCAP safety rating, which is below average for a modern vehicle.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until 2026-05-25, providing peace of mind for the next two years.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no anomalies, indicating genuine usage and no fraud.
  • No DANGEROUS defects recorded in the MOT history, showing no immediate safety concerns.

Mileage history

Mar 2016: 56,599 mi PASSMar 2017: 65,611 mi PASSMar 2018: 71,434 mi PASSMar 2019: 79,793 mi PASSMay 2020: 84,012 mi PASSMay 2021: 96,159 mi PASSMay 2022: 104,416 mi FAILMay 2022: 104,416 mi PASSMay 2023: 114,808 mi PASSMay 2024: 124,745 mi FAILMay 2024: 124,745 mi PASSApr 2025: 134,592 mi PASS135k96k57kMar 2016Apr 2025

MOT test history — 10/12 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2016 PASS 56,599 mi None recorded
Mar 2017 PASS 65,611 mi None recorded
Mar 2018 PASS 71,434 mi None recorded
Mar 2019 PASS 79,793 mi None recorded
May 2020 PASS 84,012 mi None recorded
May 2021 PASS 96,159 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
May 2022 FAIL 104,416 mi
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PRS Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
May 2022 PASS 104,416 mi
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
May 2023 PASS 114,808 mi
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
May 2024 FAIL 124,745 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
May 2024 PASS 124,745 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Apr 2025 PASS 134,592 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU13 VWC, 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.