BJ52 YXO

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
RED
Engine
1299 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 15 October 2016
Last recorded mileage
29,180 mi

AI verdict AVOID 40/100

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 19 MOT tests on record with a 53% pass rate and 29,180 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2016-10-15, which is a significant legal and safety concern.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 6,843 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but the MOT history reveals a 5-year gap in recorded tests from 2016 onwards.

Things to check

  • MOT status is 'Not valid' with expiry 2016-10-15, indicating no current roadworthiness.
  • 9 major failures across critical safety systems (lights, brakes, suspension, steering) from 2006-2015.
  • Consistent pattern of recurring suspension arm, handbrake, and tyre issues across multiple tests.
  • Dangerous defects like distorted wheel bead rim and excessively deteriorated rear lamps.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent, low annual mileage averaging 6,843 miles/year, suggesting light use.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
  • The vehicle has been consistently tested and maintained, albeit with significant issues.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories, as the last test was in October 2015.

Mileage history

Sep 2006: 29,180 mi PASSSep 2007: 36,093 mi FAILSep 2007: 36,093 mi PASSSep 2008: 40,225 mi FAILSep 2008: 40,225 mi PASSAug 2009: 45,158 mi FAILAug 2009: 45,158 mi PASSSep 2010: 50,302 mi FAILSep 2010: 50,302 mi PASSSep 2011: 56,707 mi FAILSep 2011: 56,708 mi PASSAug 2012: 61,047 mi FAILAug 2012: 61,047 mi PASSSep 2013: 70,422 mi PASSSep 2013: 70,422 mi FAILSep 2014: 80,269 mi FAILOct 2014: 80,320 mi PASSOct 2015: 94,425 mi FAILOct 2015: 94,425 mi PASS94k62k29kSep 2006Oct 2015

MOT test history — 10/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2006 PASS 29,180 mi
USER ENTERED Nail in nearside rear tyre
Sep 2007 FAIL 36,093 mi
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
USER ENTERED both front suspension arm rear bushes perishing.
USER ENTERED some movement in both front strut upper mounting bearings.
Sep 2007 PASS 36,093 mi None recorded
Sep 2008 FAIL 40,225 mi
FAIL Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
FAIL Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
FAIL Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Sep 2008 PASS 40,225 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Aug 2009 FAIL 45,158 mi
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Aug 2009 PASS 45,158 mi None recorded
Sep 2010 FAIL 50,302 mi
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FAIL Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Sep 2010 PASS 50,302 mi None recorded
Sep 2011 FAIL 56,707 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Sep 2011 PASS 56,708 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Aug 2012 FAIL 61,047 mi
FAIL Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
FAIL Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
FAIL Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FAIL Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
USER ENTERED Non obligatory mirror damaged
Aug 2012 PASS 61,047 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Non obligatory mirror damaged
Sep 2013 PASS 70,422 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
USER ENTERED both f/flexy brake hoses perished
USER ENTERED f/braake pads getting thin
USER ENTERED oil level below min(1l added)
Sep 2013 FAIL 70,422 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PRS Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
USER ENTERED both f/flexy brake hoses perished
USER ENTERED f/braake pads getting thin
USER ENTERED oil level below min(1l added)
Sep 2014 FAIL 80,269 mi
FAIL Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
FAIL Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
FAIL Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
FAIL Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oct 2014 PASS 80,320 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oct 2015 FAIL 94,425 mi
ADVISORY advanced wear front lower wishbone bushes
ADVISORY advanced wear nearside steering rack inner joint and slight joint
FAIL Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Oct 2015 PASS 94,425 mi
ADVISORY FRONT BRAKE PADS RECHECK 2000 MILES

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