BL51 DKE

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
SILVER
Engine
1242 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 31 August 2013
Last recorded mileage
32,751 mi

AI verdict AVOID 58/100

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 10 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 32,751 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is also 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2013-08-31, indicating it has been off-road for over a decade.

The MOT history shows a normal annual usage of 9,862 miles/year until 2012, but then a massive 47,871-mile jump occurred between the 2010 and 2012 tests, indicating a significant and unexplained mileage anomaly.

Things to check

  • MOT status is 'Not valid' with expiry 2013-08-31, indicating it has been off-road for over a decade.
  • A 47,871-mile jump between 2010 and 2012 is a major red flag for potential odometer fraud.
  • The 2012 MOT showing 115,132 miles is implausibly high for a 2001 Ford at that time.
  • The vehicle has a 25-year history with no consistent maintenance or usage records.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
  • No recurring major failures on safety-critical systems like brakes or steering.
  • The vehicle has a consistent, albeit low, annual mileage for its first 11 years.
  • The 2012 MOT pass indicates the car was roadworthy at that time, despite the mileage anomaly.

Mileage history

Feb 2006: 32,751 mi PASSFeb 2007: 39,394 mi PASSFeb 2008: 46,049 mi FAILFeb 2008: 46,049 mi PASSFeb 2009: 52,423 mi PASSFeb 2010: 58,731 mi FAILFeb 2010: 58,731 mi PASSAug 2010: 59,226 mi PASSSep 2011: 67,261 mi PASSSep 2012: 115,132 mi PASS115k74k33kFeb 2006Sep 2012

MOT test history — 8/10 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2006 PASS 32,751 mi None recorded
Feb 2007 PASS 39,394 mi None recorded
Feb 2008 FAIL 46,049 mi
PRS Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Feb 2008 PASS 46,049 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Feb 2009 PASS 52,423 mi None recorded
Feb 2010 FAIL 58,731 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
ADVISORY Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTERED nearside front fog light glass broken
Feb 2010 PASS 58,731 mi None recorded
Aug 2010 PASS 59,226 mi None recorded
Sep 2011 PASS 67,261 mi
USER ENTERED both rear subfram bushs slightly split
USER ENTERED both rear brake pipes rustry
Sep 2012 PASS 115,132 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL51 DKE, 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.