BL51 LFY

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
DIESEL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1753 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 12 July 2017
Last recorded mileage
46,371 mi

AI verdict AVOID 48/100

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 20 MOT tests on record with a 55% pass rate and 46,371 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2017-07-12, which is a major red flag.

The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 9,289 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes detected.

Things to check

  • MOT expired 2017-07-12; current status is 'Not valid' — a major safety concern.
  • 9 test failures across 20 MOTs (Jun 2009–Jul 2016) indicates chronic neglect.
  • 6 major tyre failures and 6 related advisories (Jul 2008–Jul 2011) show a recurring pattern of wear.
  • 4 major headlamp failures and 3 related advisories (Jun 2007–Jun 2008) highlight electrical issues.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no anomalies, averaging 9,289 miles/year.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the MOT records.
  • The vehicle has been consistently tested and maintained, albeit with significant issues.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories, suggesting the owner addressed immediate issues.

Mileage history

Jun 2006: 46,371 mi PASSJun 2007: 54,680 mi FAILJun 2007: 54,680 mi PASSJul 2008: 66,722 mi FAILJul 2008: 66,722 mi PASSJun 2009: 74,134 mi FAILJun 2009: 74,134 mi PASSJul 2010: 87,226 mi PASSJul 2011: 94,518 mi FAILJul 2011: 94,533 mi PASSJun 2012: 102,203 mi PASSJun 2012: 102,203 mi FAILJun 2013: 108,084 mi FAILJun 2013: 108,084 mi PASSJun 2014: 119,838 mi FAILJul 2014: 119,846 mi PASSJul 2015: 127,381 mi FAILJul 2015: 127,422 mi PASSJun 2016: 134,929 mi FAILJul 2016: 135,063 mi PASS135k91k46kJun 2006Jul 2016

MOT test history — 11/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2006 PASS 46,371 mi None recorded
Jun 2007 FAIL 54,680 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Jun 2007 PASS 54,680 mi None recorded
Jul 2008 FAIL 66,722 mi
PRS Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PRS Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PRS Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Nail in nearside rear tyre
Jul 2008 PASS 66,722 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Nail in nearside rear tyre
Jun 2009 FAIL 74,134 mi
PRS Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PRS Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2009 PASS 74,134 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jul 2010 PASS 87,226 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED front no plate slightly discoloured
Jul 2011 FAIL 94,518 mi
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
FAIL Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Jul 2011 PASS 94,533 mi None recorded
Jun 2012 PASS 102,203 mi None recorded
Jun 2012 FAIL 102,203 mi
PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PRS Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Jun 2013 FAIL 108,084 mi
PRS Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Jun 2013 PASS 108,084 mi None recorded
Jun 2014 FAIL 119,838 mi
FAIL Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FAIL Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Jul 2014 PASS 119,846 mi None recorded
Jul 2015 FAIL 127,381 mi
FAIL Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
FAIL Nearside 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FAIL Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FAIL Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Jul 2015 PASS 127,422 mi None recorded
Jun 2016 FAIL 134,929 mi
FAIL Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
FAIL Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
ADVISORY rear quarters rusty
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Jul 2016 PASS 135,063 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY all brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection

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