BJ02 NPE

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
PETROL
Colour
GREEN
Engine
1798 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 28 January 2016
Last recorded mileage
56,237 mi

AI verdict AVOID 44/100

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 16 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 56,237 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2016-01-28, which is a critical red flag for a 24-year-old car.

The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 8,540 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes observed across 16 MOT tests.

Things to check

  • MOT status is 'Not valid' with expiry 2016-01-28, indicating no current MOT.
  • Six major failures across 16 tests, with recurring issues in brakes, tyres, and lights.
  • Consistent pattern of brake and tyre advisories leading to failures, suggesting chronic neglect.
  • The 2002 Ford is not ULEZ-compliant, incurring a £12.50/day charge in London.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent mileage trajectory averaging 8,540 miles per year, indicating normal usage.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering across 16 MOT tests.
  • The vehicle has a long history of MOT tests, providing a comprehensive record.
  • No recent MOT failures, suggesting the owner addressed immediate issues for retests.

Mileage history

Jul 2006: 56,237 mi PASSAug 2007: 62,408 mi FAILAug 2007: 62,443 mi PASSJul 2008: 67,835 mi PASSJul 2009: 73,571 mi PASSJul 2010: 78,659 mi PASSJun 2011: 91,015 mi FAILJun 2011: 91,015 mi PASSMay 2012: 94,988 mi PASSJan 2013: 99,089 mi FAILJan 2013: 99,089 mi PASSJan 2014: 105,974 mi FAILJan 2014: 105,977 mi PASSJan 2015: 111,955 mi FAILJan 2015: 111,955 mi PASSJan 2016: 119,735 mi FAIL120k88k56kJul 2006Jan 2016

MOT test history — 10/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2006 PASS 56,237 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Aug 2007 FAIL 62,408 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Aug 2007 PASS 62,443 mi None recorded
Jul 2008 PASS 67,835 mi None recorded
Jul 2009 PASS 73,571 mi None recorded
Jul 2010 PASS 78,659 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Jun 2011 FAIL 91,015 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jun 2011 PASS 91,015 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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
May 2012 PASS 94,988 mi None recorded
Jan 2013 FAIL 99,089 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Jan 2013 PASS 99,089 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Jan 2014 FAIL 105,974 mi
FAIL Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Nail in offside front tyre
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Jan 2014 PASS 105,977 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Nail in offside front tyre
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Jan 2015 FAIL 111,955 mi
PRS Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PRS Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Jan 2015 PASS 111,955 mi None recorded
Jan 2016 FAIL 119,735 mi
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)
FAIL Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake cable (3.5.1k)
ADVISORY fuel pipes corroded
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
FAIL Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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