BN61 FRD

2011 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
FORD
Year
2011
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1242 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
2 September 2026 (79 days away)
Last recorded mileage
42,498 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 55/100

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

This 2011 Ford has 17 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 42,498 miles. While mileage is consistent, the repeated issues with brakes, suspension, exhaust, and headlamps suggest ongoing maintenance needs.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 8,418 miles/year, with a notable drop in recent years (e.g., 2,550 miles between Aug 2023 and Aug 2024), but no anomalies or decreases.

Things to check

  • Recurring brake disc corrosion (Jul 2021 advisory, Jul 2022 dangerous failure) indicates a chronic issue.
  • Persistent exhaust leaks (Jul 2022 advisory, Jul 2022 major failure) and headlamp issues (Jul 2020 advisory, Jul 2021 major failure) show systemic neglect.
  • Four major suspension failures (Jul 2021, Jul 2022) and two major emissions failures (Jul 2022) point to a history of reactive repairs.
  • The 15-year-old vehicle with 42,498 miles shows very low annual usage, which can exacerbate age-related wear.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until September 2026 provides immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory over 15 years, averaging 8,418 miles/year, suggests no odometer fraud.
  • No evidence of Cat N/S write-off markers or outstanding finance (HPI check needed).
  • The vehicle has been regularly tested for MOT, indicating it has been in use and maintained to some extent.

Mileage history

Sep 2014: 42,498 mi FAILSep 2014: 42,498 mi PASSApr 2015: 51,139 mi PASSApr 2016: 58,666 mi PASSMar 2017: 66,833 mi PASSMay 2018: 77,861 mi PASSApr 2019: 90,975 mi PASSJul 2020: 101,359 mi FAILJul 2020: 101,359 mi PASSJul 2021: 107,531 mi FAILJul 2021: 107,531 mi PASSJul 2022: 114,119 mi FAILAug 2022: 114,195 mi PASSAug 2023: 116,745 mi FAILAug 2023: 116,749 mi PASSAug 2024: 120,660 mi PASSSep 2025: 123,609 mi PASS124k83k42kSep 2014Sep 2025

MOT test history — 12/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2014 FAIL 42,498 mi
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
USER ENTERED front wipers worn
USER ENTERED n/s/f tyre worn insided edge
USER ENTERED advise tracking
Sep 2014 PASS 42,498 mi
USER ENTERED front wipers worn
Apr 2015 PASS 51,139 mi None recorded
Apr 2016 PASS 58,666 mi None recorded
Mar 2017 PASS 66,833 mi None recorded
May 2018 PASS 77,861 mi None recorded
Apr 2019 PASS 90,975 mi None recorded
Jul 2020 FAIL 101,359 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Jul 2020 PASS 101,359 mi None recorded
Jul 2021 FAIL 107,531 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp insecure TOP BRACKET BROKEN (4.1.1 (c))
MINOR Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN INNER TIE ROD
Jul 2021 PASS 107,531 mi
MINOR Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN INNER TIE ROD
Jul 2022 FAIL 114,119 mi
MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaking from bottom rad hose area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corrosion holes around pipe (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY exhaust heat shields are loose
DANGEROUS Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened discs inner faces badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Aug 2022 PASS 114,195 mi None recorded
Aug 2023 FAIL 116,745 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY slight exhaust blow
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Aug 2023 PASS 116,749 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY slight exhaust blow
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Aug 2024 PASS 120,660 mi
MINOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Sep 2025 PASS 123,609 mi
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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