BL51 GPJ

2001 PEUGEOT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
PEUGEOT
Year
2001
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1997 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 2 September 2018
Last recorded mileage
114,693 mi

AI verdict AVOID 45/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2001 Peugeot has 20 MOT tests on record with a 60% pass rate and 114,693 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2018-09-02, which is a critical red flag for a 25-year-old vehicle.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, showing normal usage of 11,298 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes.

Things to check

  • MOT status is 'Not valid' with expiry 2018-09-02, indicating no current MOT.
  • Deeply troubled MOT history: 8 failures and 12 passes across 20 tests.
  • Recurring major failures in critical systems: brakes, tyres, lights, and emissions.
  • Persistent brake system issues: 14 major failures and 10 related advisories.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or spikes.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering.
  • No recurring failures in the most recent MOT tests.
  • No outstanding dangerous defects from the most recent MOT tests.

Mileage history

Mar 2006: 114,693 mi PASSJun 2007: 124,335 mi FAILJun 2007: 124,335 mi PASSJun 2008: 132,330 mi FAILJun 2008: 132,330 mi PASSAug 2009: 139,384 mi PASSAug 2010: 144,243 mi FAILSep 2010: 144,243 mi PASSAug 2011: 150,271 mi FAILAug 2011: 150,276 mi PASSAug 2012: 157,832 mi PASSAug 2013: 162,787 mi PASSAug 2014: 171,296 mi FAILAug 2014: 171,306 mi PASSSep 2015: 176,409 mi FAILSep 2015: 176,414 mi PASSAug 2016: 182,710 mi FAILAug 2016: 182,715 mi PASSAug 2017: 187,955 mi FAILAug 2017: 187,960 mi PASS188k151k115kMar 2006Aug 2017

MOT test history — 12/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2006 PASS 114,693 mi None recorded
Jun 2007 FAIL 124,335 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FAIL Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
USER ENTERED Nearside front fog lamp damaged
USER ENTERED Engine ccover not secure
USER ENTERED Damage to offside rear bumpeer
USER ENTERED Nail in nearside rear tyre
USER ENTERED Parking brake has very little reserve travel
Jun 2007 PASS 124,335 mi None recorded
Jun 2008 FAIL 132,330 mi
FAIL Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Jun 2008 PASS 132,330 mi None recorded
Aug 2009 PASS 139,384 mi None recorded
Aug 2010 FAIL 144,243 mi
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Sep 2010 PASS 144,243 mi None recorded
Aug 2011 FAIL 150,271 mi
FAIL Horn not working (1.6.2a)
FAIL Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
FAIL Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Aug 2011 PASS 150,276 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Aug 2012 PASS 157,832 mi
ADVISORY Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Aug 2013 PASS 162,787 mi
USER ENTERED 2x front tyres worn inside edge
Aug 2014 FAIL 171,296 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Semaphore indicator switch faulty (1.4.C.1c)
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
FAIL Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED both strut top bearings
Aug 2014 PASS 171,306 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED both strut top bearings
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Sep 2015 FAIL 176,409 mi
FAIL Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
FAIL Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Front inner wing covers
ADVISORY Offside Front inner wing covers
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake performance
ADVISORY handbrake performance
Sep 2015 PASS 176,414 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Front inner wing covers
ADVISORY Offside Front inner wing covers
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake performance
ADVISORY handbrake performance
Aug 2016 FAIL 182,710 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
FAIL Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
FAIL Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)
FAIL Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Aug 2016 PASS 182,715 mi None recorded
Aug 2017 FAIL 187,955 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear hub slight play
FAIL Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre (5.2.5a)
FAIL Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
FAIL Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
FAIL Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Aug 2017 PASS 187,960 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear hub slight play

Want the full report on BL51 GPJ?

Live valuation, running costs, negotiation points and seller questions — free, in 60 seconds.

Run a free live check →

About this page

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