2013 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- FORD
- Year
- 2013
- 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
- 17 April 2027 (306 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 16,111 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 70/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2013 Ford has 14 MOT tests on record with a 79% pass rate and 16,111 miles. While these were addressed, the repeated advisories and failures point to ongoing wear and potential future costs.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 6,905 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, showing normal usage.
Things to check
- Recurring suspension failures and advisories across multiple tests (e.g., Mar 2019, Apr 2023, Apr 2026).
- Persistent tyre wear advisories and a DANGEROUS defect in Apr 2023.
- Multiple coil spring corrosion advisories (Mar 2019, Apr 2023).
- Head gasket and overheating issues reported in community knowledge for this model.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
- Valid MOT until April 2027, offering peace of mind for several years.
- Consistent, normal mileage for its age, indicating regular use without abuse.
- All past failures and advisories were immediately rectified, showing responsive ownership.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | PASS | 16,111 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2017 | PASS | 26,844 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2018 | PASS | 35,376 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)
|
| Mar 2019 | PASS | 40,408 mi |
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)) 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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Feb 2020 | FAIL | 44,983 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt PRS Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
|
| Feb 2020 | PASS | 44,983 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Mar 2021 | FAIL | 49,248 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) MAJOR Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 49,248 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Feb 2022 | PASS | 53,724 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2023 | FAIL | 57,404 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Apr 2023 | PASS | 57,404 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2024 | PASS | 68,492 mi |
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Apr 2025 | PASS | 77,613 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Apr 2026 | PASS | 91,837 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre 2.8mm
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BX13 WVD, 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.