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
- 1242 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 18 December 2025
- Last recorded mileage
- 17,585 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 74/100
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 12 MOT tests on record with a 92% pass rate and 17,585 miles. The car's SORN status and lack of a current MOT add complexity.
The vehicle shows consistent low annual usage, averaging 6,643 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes in the 34,670-mile history from 2018 to 2024.
Things to check
- 2018-03-23: Failed MOT for 'Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively' (3.4 (b) (ii)).
- 2024-12-15: Latest MOT advisory for 'Offside Front Anti-roll bar link ball joint has slight play' (5.3.5 (a) (i)) — a safety-critical component.
- SORN status: Vehicle is currently on Statutory Off Road Notification, meaning it is not currently taxed or insured for road use.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 1 historical failure
- Consistent, low annual mileage: 6,643 miles/year, indicating light use and potential for longevity.
- No recurring major failures: The single
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/12 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | PASS | 17,585 mi | None recorded |
| May 2016 | PASS | 26,939 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2017 | PASS | 28,162 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2018 | PASS | 29,613 mi |
ADVISORY offside wiper slightly smearing
|
| Nov 2018 | FAIL | 34,670 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
|
| Nov 2018 | PASS | 34,670 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2019 | PASS | 40,226 mi |
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)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
|
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 45,150 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2021 | PASS | 54,633 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2022 | PASS | 66,164 mi |
ADVISORY rear axle corroded but not excessive
|
| Dec 2023 | PASS | 76,205 mi |
MINOR Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) ADVISORY rear axle corroded ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Dec 2024 | PASS | 86,146 mi |
ADVISORY Rear axle corroded ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV12 OEM, 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.