BF51 GWL

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
DIESEL
Colour
GREEN
Engine
1753 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 25 November 2013
Last recorded mileage
67,470 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 48/100

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 10 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 67,470 miles. While mileage is consistent, the pattern of neglect and the vehicle's age demand extreme caution.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 10,563 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, indicating normal usage.

Things to check

  • Recurring suspension failures (Nov 2012) and advisories (Nov 2012) indicate chronic neglect.
  • Recurring brake failures (Nov 2012) and advisories (Nov 2012) point to a history of poor maintenance.
  • Recurring tyre advisories (Nov 2008, Nov 2012) and failures (Nov 2012) suggest a pattern of wear.
  • The vehicle is currently Untaxed and has a Not Valid MOT status, requiring immediate attention.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 10,563 miles per year, indicating normal usage.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a long, consistent service history, despite the recurring failures.

Mileage history

Aug 2006: 67,470 mi PASSNov 2006: 69,844 mi PASSNov 2007: 77,459 mi PASSNov 2008: 85,106 mi PASSNov 2009: 93,189 mi PASSNov 2010: 102,104 mi FAILNov 2010: 102,104 mi PASSNov 2011: 113,954 mi PASSNov 2012: 125,803 mi FAILNov 2012: 125,803 mi PASS126k97k67kAug 2006Nov 2012

MOT test history — 8/10 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2006 PASS 67,470 mi None recorded
Nov 2006 PASS 69,844 mi
USER ENTERED n/s/r tyre wearing edges
Nov 2007 PASS 77,459 mi None recorded
Nov 2008 PASS 85,106 mi
ADVISORY Nearside 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)
Nov 2009 PASS 93,189 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nov 2010 FAIL 102,104 mi
FAIL Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nov 2010 PASS 102,104 mi None recorded
Nov 2011 PASS 113,954 mi None recorded
Nov 2012 FAIL 125,803 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
ADVISORY Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nov 2012 PASS 125,803 mi
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
ADVISORY Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF51 GWL, 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.