BD51 EPY

2001 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
FORD
Year
2001
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1988 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 26 April 2017
Last recorded mileage
97,794 mi

AI verdict AVOID 40/100

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

This 2001 Ford has 20 MOT tests on record with a 55% pass rate and 97,794 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2017-04-26, which is a significant legal and safety concern.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 11,693 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, but the MOT history is highly problematic.

Things to check

  • MOT status is 'Not valid' with expiry 2017-04-26, indicating no current roadworthiness.
  • 9 major failures across critical systems (brakes, tyres, lights, suspension) from 2007-11-09 to 2016-04-16.
  • 8 major failures for brakes alone, with 7 related advisories, indicating chronic neglect.
  • 6 major failures for tyres, with 9 related advisories, showing a consistent pattern of wear.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 11,693 miles/year, indicating regular use.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a long, consistent service history, with many MOT tests conducted annually.
  • The car has a comprehensive MOT history, with all failures and advisories documented.

Mileage history

Sep 2005: 97,794 mi PASSOct 2006: 103,808 mi PASSNov 2007: 110,500 mi FAILNov 2007: 110,500 mi PASSNov 2008: 115,443 mi FAILNov 2008: 115,449 mi PASSDec 2009: 126,621 mi FAILDec 2009: 126,621 mi PASSDec 2010: 138,912 mi FAILDec 2010: 138,912 mi PASSDec 2011: 148,726 mi FAILDec 2011: 148,730 mi PASSDec 2012: 157,799 mi FAILDec 2012: 157,801 mi PASSJan 2014: 166,323 mi FAILJan 2014: 166,325 mi PASSJan 2015: 177,685 mi FAILJan 2015: 177,687 mi PASSApr 2016: 179,241 mi FAILApr 2016: 179,241 mi PASS179k139k98kSep 2005Apr 2016

MOT test history — 11/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2005 PASS 97,794 mi None recorded
Oct 2006 PASS 103,808 mi None recorded
Nov 2007 FAIL 110,500 mi
FAIL Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nov 2007 PASS 110,500 mi None recorded
Nov 2008 FAIL 115,443 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nov 2008 PASS 115,449 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Dec 2009 FAIL 126,621 mi
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Dec 2009 PASS 126,621 mi None recorded
Dec 2010 FAIL 138,912 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Dec 2010 PASS 138,912 mi None recorded
Dec 2011 FAIL 148,726 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Dec 2011 PASS 148,730 mi None recorded
Dec 2012 FAIL 157,799 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
ADVISORY Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTERED exhaust heat shield loose
Dec 2012 PASS 157,801 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
USER ENTERED exhaust heat shield loose
Jan 2014 FAIL 166,323 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Jan 2014 PASS 166,325 mi None recorded
Jan 2015 FAIL 177,685 mi
FAIL Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FAIL Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FAIL Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PRS Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED oil pan heavily corroded and slightly weaping
Jan 2015 PASS 177,687 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED oil pan heavily corroded and slightly weaping
Apr 2016 FAIL 179,241 mi
FAIL Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FAIL Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Apr 2016 PASS 179,241 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Want the full report on BD51 EPY?

Live valuation, running costs, negotiation points and seller questions — free, in 60 seconds.

Run a free live check →

About this page

This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD51 EPY, 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.