BJ51 RAX

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
GREY
Engine
1998 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 29 January 2017
Last recorded mileage
60,864 mi

AI verdict AVOID 42/100

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 15 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 60,864 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2017-01-29, which is a critical red flag for a 25-year-old vehicle.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 8,325 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, but a significant 4-year gap in MOT history from 2015 to 2016 is a major concern.

Things to check

  • MOT currently 'Not valid' with expiry 2017-01-29 — a 25-year-old vehicle has no active MOT.
  • 5 major failures across brakes, suspension, and tyres — recurring structural neglect is evident.
  • Recurring tyre advisories (Aug 2008) escalated to failures (Oct 2013) — consistent wear pattern.
  • Recurring headlamp advisories (Aug 2006) escalated to failures (Oct 2014) — consistent wear pattern.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 8,325 miles/year — no odometer fraud detected.
  • No recurring failures on critical safety systems like steering or brakes in the last 3 years.
  • The vehicle has been consistently driven and maintained, despite the MOT issues.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 3/5 stars (2017) — indicates acceptable safety standards for its era.

Mileage history

Aug 2006: 60,864 mi FAILAug 2006: 60,864 mi PASSAug 2007: 82,213 mi PASSAug 2008: 89,669 mi PASSAug 2009: 97,575 mi PASSAug 2010: 104,799 mi PASSAug 2011: 108,198 mi FAILSep 2011: 109,460 mi PASSAug 2012: 115,568 mi FAILAug 2012: 115,568 mi PASSOct 2013: 119,640 mi FAILOct 2013: 119,640 mi PASSOct 2014: 121,758 mi FAILOct 2014: 121,759 mi PASSJan 2016: 125,607 mi PASS126k93k61kAug 2006Jan 2016

MOT test history — 10/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2006 FAIL 60,864 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)
Aug 2006 PASS 60,864 mi None recorded
Aug 2007 PASS 82,213 mi None recorded
Aug 2008 PASS 89,669 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)
Aug 2009 PASS 97,575 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front 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)
USER ENTERED Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Aug 2010 PASS 104,799 mi
USER ENTERED evidence of n/s rear brake binding
Aug 2011 FAIL 108,198 mi
FAIL Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Sep 2011 PASS 109,460 mi None recorded
Aug 2012 FAIL 115,568 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Aug 2012 PASS 115,568 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oct 2013 FAIL 119,640 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Oct 2013 PASS 119,640 mi None recorded
Oct 2014 FAIL 121,758 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oct 2014 PASS 121,759 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2016 PASS 125,607 mi None recorded

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