BG51 WDC

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
GREY
Engine
1596 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 10 August 2012
Last recorded mileage
41,210 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 70/100

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 7 MOT tests on record with a 100% pass rate and 41,210 miles. The vehicle's long-term reliability is also a major concern due to reported historical issues.

The vehicle shows consistent, low annual mileage averaging 7,469 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal usage.

Things to check

  • Vehicle is 25 years old (first registered Jan 2001), well past typical service life.
  • No current MOT status; last valid MOT expired 2012-08-10, indicating it has not been legally roadworthy for years.
  • Multiple high-risk owner-reported faults for this model (head gasket, timing chain, overheating) are a major concern for reliability.

Working in its favour

  • No MOT failures recorded across 7 tests, indicating no immediate safety concerns.
  • Consistent, low annual mileage (7,469 mi/yr) suggests light use and potentially lower wear.
  • Clean recent pass (Aug 2011) with no failures or dangerous defects recorded.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation in the provided MOT history.

Mileage history

Oct 2006: 41,210 mi PASSOct 2007: 49,107 mi PASSOct 2008: 56,237 mi PASSOct 2009: 63,775 mi PASSOct 2010: 70,888 mi PASSJan 2011: 72,979 mi PASSAug 2011: 79,282 mi PASS79k60k41kOct 2006Aug 2011

MOT test history — 7/7 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2006 PASS 41,210 mi None recorded
Oct 2007 PASS 49,107 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oct 2008 PASS 56,237 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)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oct 2009 PASS 63,775 mi
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Oct 2010 PASS 70,888 mi
USER ENTERED rear number plate delaminating,engine oil leak.
Jan 2011 PASS 72,979 mi None recorded
Aug 2011 PASS 79,282 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BG51 WDC, 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.