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
- RED
- Engine
- 1596 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 22 September 2026 (100 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 24,952 mi
AI verdict AVOID 48/100
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 16 MOT tests on record with a 69% pass rate and 24,952 miles. The vehicle's past issues with overheating and timing chain problems, as reported by the community, further complicate its assessment.
The mileage trajectory shows a significant drop from 59,101 miles in Oct 2020 to 61,322 miles in Nov 2021, followed by very low annual usage, indicating a potential odometer fraud or a major change in vehicle use.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS defect: Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (Oct 2022).
- DANGEROUS defect: Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (Oct 2024).
- DANGEROUS defect: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Apr 2019).
- Recurring suspension failures: Offside Front Coil spring fractured (Oct 2024) and Nearside Front Coil spring fractured (Oct 2024).
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/16 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | PASS | 24,952 mi | None recorded |
| May 2016 | PASS | 35,180 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| May 2017 | FAIL | 43,564 mi |
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
|
| May 2017 | PASS | 43,564 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2018 | PASS | 50,261 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2019 | FAIL | 52,816 mi |
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))
|
| Apr 2019 | PASS | 52,816 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 59,101 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2021 | PASS | 61,322 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2022 | FAIL | 63,546 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Nov 2022 | PASS | 63,546 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2023 | PASS | 67,854 mi |
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))
|
| Oct 2024 | FAIL | 74,998 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Nov 2024 | PASS | 75,024 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Sep 2025 | FAIL | 87,849 mi |
DANGEROUS Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Steering locking device ineffective T R E locking nut loose (2.1.3 (d)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
|
| Sep 2025 | PASS | 87,873 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV12 FWO, 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.