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
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1242 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 2 September 2026 (79 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 16,928 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 69/100
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 13 MOT tests on record with a 85% pass rate and 16,928 miles. The vehicle's past issues with overheating and engine lockup are also a major concern.
The vehicle shows a critical mileage anomaly: 16,928 miles over 14 years (Jan 2012 to Aug 2025), which is significantly below the UK average of 8,000 miles per year.
Things to check
- Mileage significantly below UK average: 16,928 miles over 14 years (Jan 2012 to Aug 2025).
- Recurring tyre advisories across 4 tests (Aug 2017, Aug 2022, Aug 2023, Aug 2025).
- Recurring brake advisories across 2 tests (Aug 2022, Aug 2025).
- Aug 2022: Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (resolved).
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-09-02, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No recurring major failures, only advisories for wear items.
- Consistent low annual mileage suggests light use.
- No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed).
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | PASS | 16,928 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2016 | PASS | 23,298 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2017 | PASS | 29,632 mi |
ADVISORY Rear spring locating bushes starting to deteriorate
|
| Aug 2018 | PASS | 35,528 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2019 | PASS | 40,981 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened spring pad (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened spring pad (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Aug 2020 | PASS | 44,995 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2021 | FAIL | 48,818 mi |
MAJOR Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
|
| Aug 2021 | PASS | 48,818 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2022 | FAIL | 52,535 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Coolant leak MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin need replacing very soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Aug 2022 | PASS | 52,535 mi |
ADVISORY Coolant leak ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin need replacing very soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Aug 2023 | PASS | 55,882 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Aug 2024 | PASS | 58,593 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Aug 2025 | PASS | 61,760 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY advise rear exhaust corrosion [outer skin]
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV62 OWP, 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.