BG52 NCA

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
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1998 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 20 March 2011
Last recorded mileage
70,407 mi

AI verdict AVOID 22/100

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 12 MOT tests on record with a 50% pass rate and 70,407 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2011-03-20, which is a critical red flag.

A critical 40,514-mile decrease occurred between Nov 2007 (129,624 mi) and Dec 2008 (89,110 mi), indicating a high risk of odometer tampering.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Nov 2007 (129,624 mi) and Dec 2008 (89,110 mi) — possible odometer tamperi
  • Mileage decreased by 40,514 miles between Nov 2007 (129,624 mi) and Dec 2008 (89,110 mi).
  • 6 MOT failures and 6 passes recorded, with recurring major defects in brakes, lights, and emissions.
  • Exhaust emissions failed 5 times, indicating a persistent and serious engine issue.

Working in its favour

  • No specific green flags are present in the MOT history for this vehicle.

Mileage history

Nov 2005: 70,407 mi FAILNov 2005: 70,480 mi PASSNov 2006: 98,887 mi FAILNov 2006: 99,195 mi PASSNov 2007: 129,624 mi FAILNov 2007: 129,624 mi PASSDec 2008: 89,110 mi FAILDec 2008: 89,110 mi PASSMar 2009: 162,287 mi PASSMar 2009: 162,287 mi FAILMar 2010: 199,633 mi FAILMar 2010: 199,633 mi PASS200k135k70kNov 2005Mar 2010

MOT test history — 6/12 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2005 FAIL 70,407 mi
FAIL Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
USER ENTERED number plates in poor condition
Nov 2005 PASS 70,480 mi None recorded
Nov 2006 FAIL 98,887 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
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)
USER ENTERED 26% imbalance on rear brakes
USER ENTERED handbrake borderline pass 16%
Nov 2006 PASS 99,195 mi
USER ENTERED handbrake borderline pass; 17%
Nov 2007 FAIL 129,624 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
FAIL Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
FAIL Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
FAIL Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)
FAIL Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
ADVISORY Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
ADVISORY Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
ADVISORY Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
Nov 2007 PASS 129,624 mi None recorded
Dec 2008 FAIL 89,110 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Dec 2008 PASS 89,110 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Mar 2009 PASS 162,287 mi
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
USER ENTERED Spare tyre defective
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED gearbox noisy
Mar 2009 FAIL 162,287 mi
PRS Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PRS Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
USER ENTERED Spare tyre defective
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED gearbox noisy
Mar 2010 FAIL 199,633 mi
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FAIL Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Mar 2010 PASS 199,633 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BG52 NCA, 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.