BD02 BWF

2002 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
FORD
Year
2002
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
RED
Engine
1798 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 1 June 2013
Last recorded mileage
45,817 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 46/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2002 Ford has 11 MOT tests on record with a 64% pass rate and 45,817 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the mileage anomalies and repeated issues warrant a thorough investigation.

The MOT history shows a 30,000-mile discrepancy on 02 Jun 2011, and a 37,298-mile/year equivalent jump before May 2012, indicating significant mileage inconsistencies.

Things to check

  • MOT expired 2013-06-01; current status 'Not valid' — immediate re-MOT required.
  • Emissions system failed 4 times (Apr 2008, May 2012) — recurring major safety concern.
  • Suspension system failed 2 times (Apr 2008, Apr 2008) — recurring major safety concern.
  • Brakes system failed 2 times (May 2012, May 2012) — recurring major safety concern.

Working in its favour

  • Vehicle has a valid MOT certificate, despite the expired status.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • Consistent annual mileage for its age, averaging 8,790 miles/year.
  • No dangerous defects recorded in the MOT history.

Mileage history

Apr 2006: 45,817 mi PASSMay 2007: 53,718 mi FAILMay 2007: 53,718 mi PASSApr 2008: 60,916 mi FAILMay 2008: 60,917 mi PASSMay 2009: 68,359 mi PASSMay 2010: 76,889 mi PASSJun 2011: 84,861 mi FAILJun 2011: 54,861 mi PASSMay 2012: 91,444 mi FAILMay 2012: 91,444 mi PASS91k69k46kApr 2006May 2012

MOT test history — 7/11 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2006 PASS 45,817 mi None recorded
May 2007 FAIL 53,718 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
USER ENTERED rear sub/frame bushes slightly worn
USER ENTERED front wiper blades slightly worn
May 2007 PASS 53,718 mi
USER ENTERED rear sub/frame bushes slightly worn
USER ENTERED front wiper blades slightly worn
Apr 2008 FAIL 60,916 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
May 2008 PASS 60,917 mi None recorded
May 2009 PASS 68,359 mi None recorded
May 2010 PASS 76,889 mi None recorded
Jun 2011 FAIL 84,861 mi
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Jun 2011 PASS 54,861 mi None recorded
May 2012 FAIL 91,444 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
May 2012 PASS 91,444 mi None recorded

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