BN51 GBE

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
BLACK
Engine
1596 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 5 July 2023
Last recorded mileage
36,464 mi

AI verdict AVOID 36/100

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 28 MOT tests on record with a 61% pass rate and 36,464 miles. The vehicle's SORN status and lack of a valid MOT present significant legal and safety risks.

The mileage trajectory shows normal usage, averaging 6,643 miles/year, with a significant drop from 55,723 miles in 2008 to 36,464 miles in 2006, suggesting a period of inactivity or a potential odometer anomaly.

Things to check

  • MOT expired 2023-07-05; vehicle is currently SORN with no valid MOT.
  • Recurring suspension failures (Jun 2019, Jun 2022) and corrosion (Jun 2022) indicate structural neglect.
  • Brake hose and anti-roll bar bush advisories (Jul 2022) are recurring, suggesting ongoing wear.
  • Headlamp levelling device failure (Jun 2019) escalated to a major failure (Jun 2022).

Working in its favour

  • No evidence of odometer fraud; mileage trajectory is consistent with normal usage.
  • The vehicle has a long history of MOT tests, providing a comprehensive record.
  • All prior failures and advisories were addressed and passed subsequent retests, showing owner responsiveness.
  • No recent major failures or advisories, suggesting the car is currently in a relatively stable condition.

Mileage history

Feb 2006: 36,464 mi FAILFeb 2006: 36,464 mi PASSFeb 2007: 46,893 mi PASSFeb 2008: 55,723 mi PASSFeb 2009: 66,683 mi PASSFeb 2010: 77,760 mi FAILFeb 2010: 77,760 mi PASSJul 2011: 92,245 mi PASSJul 2011: 92,245 mi FAILJun 2012: 98,976 mi FAILJun 2012: 98,976 mi PASSJun 2013: 103,504 mi FAILJun 2013: 103,504 mi PASSJun 2014: 107,501 mi FAILJun 2014: 107,502 mi PASSJun 2015: 110,903 mi PASSJun 2016: 121,389 mi FAILJun 2016: 121,399 mi PASSJun 2017: 130,867 mi PASSJun 2018: 134,128 mi FAILJun 2018: 134,128 mi PASSJun 2019: 138,406 mi FAILJun 2019: 138,406 mi PASSJun 2020: 140,194 mi PASSJun 2021: 141,046 mi PASSJun 2022: 142,851 mi FAILJul 2022: 142,999 mi FAILJul 2022: 142,999 mi PASS143k90k36kFeb 2006Jul 2022

MOT test history — 17/28 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2006 FAIL 36,464 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2006 PASS 36,464 mi None recorded
Feb 2007 PASS 46,893 mi None recorded
Feb 2008 PASS 55,723 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Feb 2009 PASS 66,683 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
USER ENTERED rear tyres inner edges starting to feather
Feb 2010 FAIL 77,760 mi
FAIL Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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)
Feb 2010 PASS 77,760 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)
Jul 2011 PASS 92,245 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)
Jul 2011 FAIL 92,245 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PRS Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
Jun 2012 FAIL 98,976 mi
FAIL Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FAIL Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Jun 2012 PASS 98,976 mi None recorded
Jun 2013 FAIL 103,504 mi
FAIL Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Jun 2013 PASS 103,504 mi None recorded
Jun 2014 FAIL 107,501 mi
FAIL Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Jun 2014 PASS 107,502 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Jun 2015 PASS 110,903 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
USER ENTERED front sub frame starting to corrod
Jun 2016 FAIL 121,389 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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)
ADVISORY Front Exhaust mounting corroded away but system is still supported.
Jun 2016 PASS 121,399 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)
ADVISORY Front Exhaust mounting corroded away but system is still supported.
Jun 2017 PASS 130,867 mi
ADVISORY Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Jun 2018 FAIL 134,128 mi
MAJOR Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Jun 2018 PASS 134,128 mi None recorded
Jun 2019 FAIL 138,406 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jun 2019 PASS 138,406 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jun 2020 PASS 140,194 mi None recorded
Jun 2021 PASS 141,046 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jun 2022 FAIL 142,851 mi
MAJOR Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Jul 2022 FAIL 142,999 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
ADVISORY Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Jul 2022 PASS 142,999 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
ADVISORY Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BN51 GBE, 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.