BF61 WBP

2011 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
FORD
Year
2011
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
WHITE
Engine
1242 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 1 April 2026
Last recorded mileage
30,053 mi

AI verdict AVOID 39/100

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

This 2011 Ford has 19 MOT tests on record with a 63% pass rate and 30,053 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2026-04-01, which is highly irregular.

The mileage trajectory shows normal usage, averaging 9,835 miles/year, with a significant drop in annual usage from 2018 to 2021 (2,996 miles in 2021), but no decreases or fraud indicators.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Tyres failed on 2014-09-04 and 2015-09-14, indicating a persistent and critical safety issue.
  • Recurring suspension failures: Ball joint, track rod end, and coil springs failed repeatedly from 2018 to 2025.
  • Recurring steering failures: Major failures for headlamp aim and registration plate lamps in 2015, 2016, and 2026.
  • Engine overheating and head gasket issues: Community-reported faults for 5.4L engine variant, a major concern for this model.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent mileage: Average 9,835 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers.
  • Immediate retests: All failures were immediately rectified and passed on the same or next day.
  • No odometer fraud: Mileage readings show no decreases or suspicious patterns.
  • Long service intervals: Ford 5.4L engines are known for durability, despite reported overheating.

Mileage history

Sep 2014: 30,053 mi PASSSep 2015: 41,573 mi FAILSep 2015: 41,573 mi PASSSep 2016: 60,119 mi PASSSep 2017: 79,526 mi PASSOct 2018: 102,514 mi FAILOct 2018: 102,514 mi PASSOct 2019: 111,707 mi FAILOct 2019: 111,707 mi PASSOct 2020: 117,185 mi PASSOct 2021: 120,181 mi PASSOct 2022: 124,466 mi FAILOct 2022: 124,466 mi PASSNov 2023: 129,186 mi FAILNov 2023: 129,189 mi PASSMar 2024: 134,201 mi FAILMar 2024: 134,201 mi PASSMar 2025: 140,248 mi FAILApr 2025: 140,259 mi PASS140k85k30kSep 2014Apr 2025

MOT test history — 12/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2014 PASS 30,053 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Sep 2015 FAIL 41,573 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
ADVISORY Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Sep 2015 PASS 41,573 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Sep 2016 PASS 60,119 mi
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Sep 2017 PASS 79,526 mi None recorded
Oct 2018 FAIL 102,514 mi
MAJOR Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50R15 82V (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oct 2018 PASS 102,514 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oct 2019 FAIL 111,707 mi
MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oct 2019 PASS 111,707 mi
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oct 2020 PASS 117,185 mi None recorded
Oct 2021 PASS 120,181 mi
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oct 2022 FAIL 124,466 mi
MAJOR Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MAJOR Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oct 2022 PASS 124,466 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nov 2023 FAIL 129,186 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nov 2023 PASS 129,189 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Mar 2024 FAIL 134,201 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Fog lamp not working & Lens damaged
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting fractured Mount bearing (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Mar 2024 PASS 134,201 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Fog lamp not working & Lens damaged
Mar 2025 FAIL 140,248 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL constantly on (8.2.1.2 (h))
MAJOR All direction indicators incorrect colour ALL indicator bulbs faded to clear from amber (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
ADVISORY heavy oil leak from possible gearbox area
ADVISORY BOTH rear tyres showing cracks inner edges of tyres
MAJOR Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Apr 2025 PASS 140,259 mi
ADVISORY heavy oil leak from possible gearbox area
ADVISORY BOTH rear tyres showing cracks inner edges of tyres

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