2011 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- FORD
- Year
- 2011
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- RED
- Engine
- 1242 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 24 June 2026 (10 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 13,876 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 42/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2011 Ford has 16 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 13,876 miles. While mileage is low for its age, the consistent need for repairs suggests potential ongoing maintenance costs.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 6,829 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal usage.
Things to check
- Recurring suspension failures and advisories across multiple tests (e.g., Aug 2024, Jun 2025).
- Persistent emissions failures and advisories (e.g., Aug 2021, Jul 2023, Jun 2025).
- Multiple tyre and shock advisories throughout its history (e.g., Sep 2015, Aug 2024, Jun 2025).
- Consistent need for retests after initial failures, indicating ongoing repair needs.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
- Valid MOT until June 2026, providing immediate peace of mind.
- Consistent, low annual mileage (6,829 mi/yr) suggests light use.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/16 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | PASS | 13,876 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2015 | PASS | 17,863 mi |
ADVISORY both rear tyres cracking in tread ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre worn on edges ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)
|
| Sep 2016 | PASS | 21,439 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2017 | PASS | 29,293 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2018 | PASS | 31,650 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2019 | PASS | 32,855 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2020 | PASS | 54,733 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2021 | FAIL | 58,027 mi |
ADVISORY Engine oil level on minimum ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) MAJOR Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
|
| Aug 2021 | PASS | 58,029 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
|
| Aug 2022 | PASS | 64,342 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Jul 2023 | FAIL | 73,734 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b)) MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
|
| Aug 2023 | PASS | 74,603 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Aug 2024 | FAIL | 87,313 mi |
MAJOR Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) MAJOR Emissions unable to be completed Engine overheat (8.2.1.2 (d))
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| Aug 2024 | PASS | 87,313 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
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| Jun 2025 | FAIL | 98,957 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front 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)) MAJOR Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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| Jun 2025 | PASS | 98,957 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front 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)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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