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NK13 BFM

2012 Ford Auto Trail

White Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

30,889 mi
Last recorded30,889 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Auto Trail21,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK13 BFM
MakeFord
ModelAuto Trail
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 30,889 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2025 30,889 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 26,156 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush slight worn/ perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 22,373 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 20,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 17,619 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 14,566 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 12,329 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 12,329 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 12,148 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 12,148 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2018 11,439 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 10,171 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 7,402 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Auto Trail?

Based on 4,299 MOT tests across 416 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
1,892
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 13
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10
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NK13 BFM is a 2012 Ford Auto Trail in White with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Ford Auto Trail models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 21,264 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Auto Trail fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK13 BFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Auto Trail typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Auto Trail is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NK13 BFM registered?

NK13 BFM is a 2012 Ford Auto Trail, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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