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)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 18 October 2020
- Last recorded mileage
- 21,779 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 54/100
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 8 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 21,779 miles. The vehicle is currently untaxed and has no valid MOT.
The vehicle shows normal usage with 21,779 miles over 14 years, averaging 9,560 miles per year, which is slightly above the UK average of 8,000.
Things to check
- Major suspension failure on 2017-04-07 for nearside front coil spring.
- Exhaust advisory noted on 2015-04-04 and 2017-04-07, indicating a recurring issue.
- Shock absorber advisory noted on 2015-04-04 and 2017-04-07, showing a recurring wear pattern.
- The vehicle is currently untaxed and has no valid MOT, requiring immediate re-registration and test.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 9,560 miles/year, indicating normal usage.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the MOT history.
- The 2017-04-08 retest PASS after the major suspension failure is a positive sign of repair.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 5/8 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | PASS | 21,779 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Apr 2016 | PASS | 34,238 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2017 | FAIL | 50,049 mi |
ADVISORY Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) FAIL Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
|
| Apr 2017 | PASS | 50,051 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2018 | FAIL | 59,729 mi |
ADVISORY Central Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) FAIL Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
|
| Apr 2018 | PASS | 59,729 mi |
ADVISORY Central Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
|
| Apr 2019 | FAIL | 69,801 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY rear tyres cracked/perished MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Apr 2019 | PASS | 69,803 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY rear tyres cracked/perished ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV12 FYK, 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.