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
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1299 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 11 August 2012
- Last recorded mileage
- 40,641 mi
AI verdict AVOID 50/100
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 11 MOT tests on record with a 55% pass rate and 40,641 miles. The vehicle is also currently untaxed and has no valid MOT, making it illegal to drive.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, showing normal usage of 8,342 miles/year with no anomalies or suspicious drops.
Things to check
- 5 major failures across 11 MOT tests (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011) — persistent safety issues.
- Recurring major failures in lights (6 times), windscreen (3 times), and brakes (3 times) — systemic neglect.
- Major failure for steering rack gaiter insecure on 2007-01-15 — critical safety defect.
- Major failure for windscreen damage on 2010-08-10 — safety-critical defect.
Working in its favour
- Mileage is consistent with UK average, showing no signs of tampering or unusual patterns.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the provided MOT history.
- The vehicle has a consistent service history, with no large gaps in MOT testing.
- No recent major failures or advisories in the last 2–3 years, suggesting some maintenance.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 6/11 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2006 | PASS | 40,641 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2007 | FAIL | 46,627 mi |
FAIL Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) FAIL Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
|
| Jan 2007 | PASS | 46,627 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2008 | FAIL | 60,535 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) ADVISORY Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
|
| Jan 2008 | PASS | 60,535 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
|
| Jan 2009 | FAIL | 71,756 mi |
FAIL Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) FAIL Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
|
| Feb 2009 | PASS | 71,766 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2010 | FAIL | 78,439 mi |
FAIL Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) FAIL Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) FAIL Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) FAIL Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) 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 Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) FAIL Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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| Aug 2010 | PASS | 78,439 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2011 | FAIL | 88,297 mi |
FAIL Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) FAIL Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) FAIL Horn not working (1.6.2a) FAIL Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) ADVISORY Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b) USER ENTERED Coolant leak
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| Aug 2011 | PASS | 88,320 mi |
ADVISORY Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b) USER ENTERED Coolant leak
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ51 XUE, 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.