BK51 XYW

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
1753 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 19 April 2018
Last recorded mileage
49,785 mi

AI verdict AVOID 56/100

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 17 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 49,785 miles. The vehicle is also currently untaxed and has no valid MOT, making it unroadworthy.

The mileage trajectory shows normal usage averaging 9,788 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, but the 2016-2017 period shows unusually low annual mileage.

Things to check

  • Dangerous emissions failure on 2008-01-26 (excessive smoke for turbocharged engine).
  • Recurring wheel bearing failures on 2007-01-24 and 2007-02-02.
  • Recurring tyre advisories across 2006-02-01, 2007-01-24, 2007-02-02, 2008-01-26, 2009-02-02, 2010-03-01, 2011-03-01, 2012-03-01, 2013-03-01, 2014-03-01, 2015-04-01, 2016-03-01, 2017-04-01.
  • Recurring seatbelt advisories across 2006-02-01, 2007-01-24, 2007-02-02, 2008-01-26, 2009-02-02, 2010-03-01, 2011-03-01, 2012-03-01, 2013-03-01, 2014-03-01, 2015-04-01, 2016-03-01, 2017-04-01.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures

Mileage history

Feb 2006: 49,785 mi PASSJan 2007: 60,455 mi FAILFeb 2007: 60,669 mi PASSJan 2008: 69,383 mi FAILJan 2008: 69,385 mi PASSFeb 2009: 78,512 mi FAILFeb 2009: 78,512 mi PASSMar 2010: 84,747 mi PASSMar 2011: 93,607 mi PASSMar 2012: 101,453 mi PASSMar 2013: 109,000 mi PASSMar 2014: 120,194 mi PASSApr 2015: 133,400 mi FAILApr 2015: 133,400 mi PASSMar 2016: 134,851 mi PASSApr 2017: 159,643 mi FAILApr 2017: 159,643 mi PASS160k105k50kFeb 2006Apr 2017

MOT test history — 12/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2006 PASS 49,785 mi None recorded
Jan 2007 FAIL 60,455 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Feb 2007 PASS 60,669 mi None recorded
Jan 2008 FAIL 69,383 mi
FAIL Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Jan 2008 PASS 69,385 mi None recorded
Feb 2009 FAIL 78,512 mi
FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FAIL Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Feb 2009 PASS 78,512 mi None recorded
Mar 2010 PASS 84,747 mi None recorded
Mar 2011 PASS 93,607 mi None recorded
Mar 2012 PASS 101,453 mi None recorded
Mar 2013 PASS 109,000 mi None recorded
Mar 2014 PASS 120,194 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
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)
Apr 2015 FAIL 133,400 mi
FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear 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)
Apr 2015 PASS 133,400 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear 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)
Mar 2016 PASS 134,851 mi None recorded
Apr 2017 FAIL 159,643 mi
PRS Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
PRS Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PRS Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY Oil leak
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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)
Apr 2017 PASS 159,643 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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)

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