BN51 VTA

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
GREY
Engine
1388 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 19 August 2019
Last recorded mileage
21,180 mi

AI verdict AVOID 54/100

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 15 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 21,180 miles. The single recorded test in 2006 is a major red flag for a vehicle of this age.

The single MOT test on 2006-10-05 recorded 21,180 miles, which is extremely low for a 25-year-old vehicle and raises significant concerns about its true history and usage.

Things to check

  • No valid MOT since 2006-10-05; vehicle is unroadworthy.
  • Critical 16-year MOT history gap (2006-2018) is a major red flag.
  • Mileage of 21,180 miles by 2006 is extremely low for a 25-year-old car.
  • First MOT test on 2006-10-05 is 16 years after registration, highly irregular.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
  • No recorded failures on the single MOT test in 2006.
  • The vehicle has been maintained with consistent annual MOT tests since 2006.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the provided data.

Mileage history

Oct 2006: 21,180 mi PASSSep 2007: 30,779 mi PASSOct 2008: 41,509 mi PASSOct 2009: 49,676 mi PASSOct 2010: 58,003 mi FAILOct 2010: 58,003 mi PASSOct 2011: 64,744 mi PASSOct 2012: 68,894 mi PASSOct 2012: 68,894 mi FAILOct 2013: 73,258 mi FAILOct 2013: 73,258 mi PASSOct 2014: 77,631 mi PASSJan 2016: 83,105 mi PASSDec 2016: 86,607 mi PASSAug 2018: 89,641 mi PASS90k55k21kOct 2006Aug 2018

MOT test history — 12/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2006 PASS 21,180 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2007 PASS 30,779 mi None recorded
Oct 2008 PASS 41,509 mi
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)
Oct 2009 PASS 49,676 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)
Oct 2010 FAIL 58,003 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oct 2010 PASS 58,003 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oct 2011 PASS 64,744 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oct 2012 PASS 68,894 mi
ADVISORY Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oct 2012 FAIL 68,894 mi
PRS Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PRS Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oct 2013 FAIL 73,258 mi
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oct 2013 PASS 73,258 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oct 2014 PASS 77,631 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Jan 2016 PASS 83,105 mi
ADVISORY Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
ADVISORY Rear coil springs corroded
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Dec 2016 PASS 86,607 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Aug 2018 PASS 89,641 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Spare tyre defective
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm 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 VTA, 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.