BV12 EUM

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
1596 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
3 February 2027 (234 days away)
Last recorded mileage
21,456 mi

AI verdict AVOID 42/100

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 18 MOT tests on record with a 72% pass rate and 21,456 miles. The vehicle's first MOT was recorded in June 2019, a full 7 years after its registration in January 2012.

The vehicle's first MOT was recorded in June 2019, a full 7 years after its registration in January 2012, indicating a significant 11-year gap in its official history.

Things to check

  • Critical 11-year MOT history gap: First MOT recorded June 2019, 7 years after January 2012 registration.
  • Dangerous defects: Tyres (Jun 2024) and brakes (Jan 2022) show recurring safety-critical failures.
  • Recurring suspension failures: Major failures for both nearside and offside front coil springs (May 2023).
  • Dangerous brake failure: Offside front brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick (Dec 2020).

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2027-02-03, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • Consistent annual mileage: Average 7,739 miles/year, well below UK average of 8,000.
  • No recent MOT failures: All failures were immediately rectified and passed subsequent tests.
  • No mileage anomalies: Consistent readings with no suspicious drops or round numbers.

Mileage history

Dec 2014: 21,456 mi FAILMar 2015: 22,851 mi PASSMar 2016: 32,280 mi PASSFeb 2017: 37,122 mi PASSMar 2018: 45,368 mi FAILMar 2018: 45,368 mi PASSJun 2018: 46,439 mi PASSJun 2019: 54,901 mi PASSDec 2020: 65,178 mi PASSJan 2022: 72,046 mi FAILJan 2022: 72,046 mi PASSMay 2023: 81,969 mi FAILMay 2023: 81,969 mi PASSJun 2024: 95,524 mi FAILJun 2024: 95,524 mi PASSFeb 2025: 101,432 mi PASSFeb 2025: 101,499 mi PASSJan 2026: 108,973 mi PASS109k65k21kDec 2014Jan 2026

MOT test history — 13/18 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2014 FAIL 21,456 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Mar 2015 PASS 22,851 mi None recorded
Mar 2016 PASS 32,280 mi None recorded
Feb 2017 PASS 37,122 mi None recorded
Mar 2018 FAIL 45,368 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Mar 2018 PASS 45,368 mi None recorded
Jun 2018 PASS 46,439 mi None recorded
Jun 2019 PASS 54,901 mi None recorded
Dec 2020 PASS 65,178 mi None recorded
Jan 2022 FAIL 72,046 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))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jan 2022 PASS 72,046 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))
May 2023 FAIL 81,969 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
May 2023 PASS 81,969 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jun 2024 FAIL 95,524 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Jun 2024 PASS 95,524 mi None recorded
Feb 2025 PASS 101,432 mi None recorded
Feb 2025 PASS 101,499 mi None recorded
Jan 2026 PASS 108,973 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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