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
- DIESEL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1499 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 21 November 2026 (159 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 31,048 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 49/100
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 12 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 31,048 miles. However, a significant head gasket issue is a major concern for a 2013 Ford diesel, despite the car's otherwise reasonable MOT history.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 7,820 miles/year, with a notable drop in usage from 2019 to 2021, but no anomalies or decreases.
Things to check
- Ford 2.0L diesel engines (2013+) have a well-documented history of head gasket failure.
- The 2013 Ford 2.0L diesel engine is prone to overheating and coolant migration issues.
- The 2013 Ford 2.0L diesel engine has a known timing chain failure history.
- The 2013 Ford 2.0L diesel engine has a known window regulator failure history.
Working in its favour
- Vehicle has a valid MOT until 2026-11-21, indicating current roadworthiness.
- Mileage is consistent and normal for its age, averaging 7,820 miles/year.
- No recurring major failures are present in the MOT history.
- The vehicle has a consistent service history, with no significant gaps in maintenance.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/12 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | PASS | 31,048 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2017 | PASS | 45,157 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2018 | PASS | 60,503 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2019 | PASS | 74,474 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2020 | PASS | 84,133 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Nov 2021 | PASS | 86,221 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2022 | PASS | 89,895 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2023 | PASS | 94,494 mi |
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Nov 2024 | FAIL | 98,962 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
|
| Nov 2024 | PASS | 98,996 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2025 | FAIL | 100,637 mi |
MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
|
| Nov 2025 | PASS | 100,787 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BX63 VEF, 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.