BN52 XRV

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
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1299 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 26 January 2017
Last recorded mileage
18,314 mi

AI verdict AVOID 39/100

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 60% pass rate and 18,314 miles. A critical and unexplained mileage anomaly of 44,938 miles per year before Jan 2016 is a major red flag.

The vehicle shows a significant and unexplained mileage anomaly: 44,938 miles/year equivalent before Jan 2016, which is 5.6 times the average annual usage of 8,000 miles/year for this age.

Things to check

  • Mileage anomaly: 44,938 miles/year equivalent before Jan 2016 is 5.6× the average annual usage.
  • Recurring major failures: Lights (6 fails), Steering (3 fails), Tyres (12 advisories), and Suspension (4 advisories).
  • Not valid MOT: Vehicle has no current MOT status, expiring in 2017, and is Untaxed.
  • Dangerous defects: Multiple DANGEROUS-rated defects recorded in MOT history, indicating serious safety concerns.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 8 historical failures
  • Consistent annual mileage: Average 8

Mileage history

Sep 2005: 18,314 mi PASSSep 2006: 27,944 mi PASSSep 2007: 39,324 mi FAILSep 2007: 39,324 mi PASSAug 2008: 52,137 mi FAILAug 2008: 52,137 mi PASSSep 2009: 64,976 mi FAILSep 2009: 64,976 mi PASSAug 2010: 73,495 mi FAILAug 2010: 73,495 mi PASSAug 2011: 77,133 mi FAILAug 2011: 77,133 mi PASSSep 2012: 84,400 mi PASSSep 2013: 87,263 mi FAILSep 2013: 87,264 mi PASSSep 2014: 92,342 mi FAILSep 2014: 92,342 mi PASSOct 2015: 100,197 mi FAILOct 2015: 100,197 mi PASSJan 2016: 113,740 mi PASS114k66k18kSep 2005Jan 2016

MOT test history — 12/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2005 PASS 18,314 mi None recorded
Sep 2006 PASS 27,944 mi None recorded
Sep 2007 FAIL 39,324 mi
PRS Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PRS Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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 Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2007 PASS 39,324 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 Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Aug 2008 FAIL 52,137 mi
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED Slight play in steering rack, nearside.
Aug 2008 PASS 52,137 mi
USER ENTERED Slight play in steering rack, nearside.
Sep 2009 FAIL 64,976 mi
FAIL Horn not working (1.6.2a)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FAIL Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
FAIL Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
FAIL Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Sep 2009 PASS 64,976 mi None recorded
Aug 2010 FAIL 73,495 mi
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Aug 2010 PASS 73,495 mi None recorded
Aug 2011 FAIL 77,133 mi
PRS Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
PRS Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Aug 2011 PASS 77,133 mi
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Sep 2012 PASS 84,400 mi
ADVISORY Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Sep 2013 FAIL 87,263 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FAIL Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Sep 2013 PASS 87,264 mi None recorded
Sep 2014 FAIL 92,342 mi
PRS Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front 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 Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Sep 2014 PASS 92,342 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front 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 Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Oct 2015 FAIL 100,197 mi
FAIL Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Oct 2015 PASS 100,197 mi None recorded
Jan 2016 PASS 113,740 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play and o/s/f slight in rack (2.2.B.1g)

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