BV12 GUH

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
BLUE
Engine
1388 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 10 February 2026
Last recorded mileage
14,535 mi

AI verdict AVOID 47/100

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 20 MOT tests on record with a 55% pass rate and 14,535 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2026-02-10, which is highly irregular for a 2012 car.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage of 5,688 miles per year, averaging 14,535 miles over 14 years, which is a significant red flag for a 2012 car.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Apr 2026): Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its
  • DANGEROUS defect: Steering fault recorded on 2026-04-01 (latest test).
  • DANGEROUS defect: Tyre defect recorded on 2026-04-01 (latest test).
  • DANGEROUS defect: Ball joint excessively worn, recorded on 2026-04-01 (latest test).

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 9 historical failures
  • No specific green flags are present in the MOT history for this vehicle.

Mileage history

Mar 2015: 14,535 mi PASSMar 2016: 18,277 mi FAILMar 2016: 18,277 mi PASSMar 2017: 21,492 mi PASSMar 2018: 25,663 mi FAILMar 2018: 25,663 mi PASSMar 2019: 28,429 mi FAILMar 2019: 28,429 mi PASSFeb 2020: 31,365 mi PASSFeb 2021: 36,654 mi FAILFeb 2021: 36,654 mi PASSFeb 2022: 47,546 mi FAILFeb 2022: 47,546 mi PASSFeb 2023: 60,723 mi FAILFeb 2023: 60,723 mi PASSJan 2024: 69,614 mi FAILJan 2024: 69,614 mi PASSFeb 2025: 76,932 mi FAILFeb 2025: 76,932 mi PASSApr 2026: 81,338 mi FAIL81k48k15kMar 2015Apr 2026

MOT test history — 11/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2015 PASS 14,535 mi None recorded
Mar 2016 FAIL 18,277 mi
FAIL front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Mar 2016 PASS 18,277 mi None recorded
Mar 2017 PASS 21,492 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre outer,inner wall & tread worn (cracking)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre tread cracking
Mar 2018 FAIL 25,663 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
PRS Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PRS Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Mar 2018 PASS 25,663 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Mar 2019 FAIL 28,429 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Mar 2019 PASS 28,429 mi None recorded
Feb 2020 PASS 31,365 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Feb 2021 FAIL 36,654 mi
ADVISORY exhaust corroded in places
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Feb 2021 PASS 36,654 mi
ADVISORY exhaust corroded in places
Feb 2022 FAIL 47,546 mi
MINOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY exhaust corroded in places
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Feb 2022 PASS 47,546 mi
MINOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY exhaust corroded in places
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Feb 2023 FAIL 60,723 mi
ADVISORY exhaust corroded in places
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish in tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Feb 2023 PASS 60,723 mi
ADVISORY exhaust corroded in places
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish in tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jan 2024 FAIL 69,614 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread depth and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Jan 2024 PASS 69,614 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread depth and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Feb 2025 FAIL 76,932 mi
PRS Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
PRS Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Feb 2025 PASS 76,932 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded ns/os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Apr 2026 FAIL 81,338 mi
MAJOR Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Various sharp edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device insecure Wing mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very heavy cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV12 GUH, 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.