BU13 VWJ

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)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 2 February 2026
Last recorded mileage
32,444 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 13 MOT tests on record with a 69% pass rate and 32,444 miles. The mileage trajectory is consistent, but the combination of safety-critical defects and unexplained history makes this a high-risk purchase.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 9,188 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, though annual usage has significantly decreased since 2021.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Nearside Stop lamp not working (May 2016) — immediate safety risk.
  • DANGEROUS defect: Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm (May 2016) — critical safety failure.
  • DANGEROUS defect: Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (Jan 2025) — recent, severe structural failure.
  • Recurring suspension arm issues: Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint advisory (Jan 2023) escalated to DANGEROUS (Jan 2025).

Working in its favour

  • Consistent mileage: Average 9,188 miles/year, well below UK average, suggesting light use.
  • No odometer fraud: Mileage readings are consistent with no suspicious drops or round numbers.
  • Immediate retest passes: All failures were immediately rectified and passed on the same or next day.
  • Long MOT validity: Current MOT expiry is 2026-02-02, providing significant peace of mind.

Mileage history

May 2016: 32,444 mi FAILMay 2016: 32,444 mi PASSMay 2017: 50,718 mi FAILMay 2017: 50,718 mi PASSAug 2018: 69,528 mi FAILOct 2018: 70,467 mi PASSJan 2020: 91,288 mi PASSJan 2021: 92,956 mi PASSJan 2022: 99,147 mi PASSJan 2023: 104,538 mi PASSMar 2024: 109,051 mi PASSJan 2025: 111,172 mi FAILFeb 2025: 111,172 mi PASS111k72k32kMay 2016Feb 2025

MOT test history — 9/13 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2016 FAIL 32,444 mi
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
May 2016 PASS 32,444 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
May 2017 FAIL 50,718 mi
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
May 2017 PASS 50,718 mi None recorded
Aug 2018 FAIL 69,528 mi
MAJOR Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Started to grind (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Coolant level low
MAJOR Brake performance not tested Front pads low (1.2.1 (g))
Oct 2018 PASS 70,467 mi None recorded
Jan 2020 PASS 91,288 mi None recorded
Jan 2021 PASS 92,956 mi None recorded
Jan 2022 PASS 99,147 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Jan 2023 PASS 104,538 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mar 2024 PASS 109,051 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jan 2025 FAIL 111,172 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MAJOR Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Emissions unable to be completed exhaust has hole (8.2.2.2 (e))
MINOR Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Feb 2025 PASS 111,172 mi None recorded

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