BT02 FHY

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
RED
Engine
1299 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 22 August 2016
Last recorded mileage
33,358 mi

AI verdict AVOID 30/100

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 18 MOT tests on record with a 56% pass rate and 33,358 miles. The vehicle is currently untaxed and has no valid MOT, making it unroadworthy and uninsurable.

A critical 4,747-mile decrease occurred between Jul 2013 (72,891 mi) and Aug 2013 (68,144 mi), indicating a high risk of odometer fraud.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Jul 2013 (72,891 mi) and Aug 2013 (68,144 mi) — possible odometer tamperin
  • Mileage decreased by 4,747 miles between Jul 2013 (72,891 mi) and Aug 2013 (68,144 mi).
  • 8 major failures across critical systems: suspension, bodywork, lights, steering, and brakes.
  • 12 major advisories on the same systems, indicating chronic neglect and recurring issues.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 8 historical failures
  • No specific green flags are present in the MOT history for this 24-year-old vehicle.

Mileage history

May 2006: 33,358 mi PASSMay 2007: 42,079 mi PASSMay 2008: 49,704 mi PASSJul 2009: 55,901 mi FAILJul 2009: 55,902 mi PASSJul 2010: 61,741 mi FAILJul 2010: 61,741 mi PASSJul 2011: 66,057 mi FAILJul 2011: 66,057 mi PASSJul 2012: 69,563 mi FAILJul 2012: 69,563 mi PASSJul 2013: 72,891 mi FAILAug 2013: 68,144 mi PASSAug 2014: 72,964 mi FAILAug 2014: 72,984 mi PASSAug 2015: 77,629 mi FAILAug 2015: 77,696 mi PASSAug 2016: 80,821 mi FAIL81k57k33kMay 2006Aug 2016

MOT test history — 10/18 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2006 PASS 33,358 mi None recorded
May 2007 PASS 42,079 mi None recorded
May 2008 PASS 49,704 mi None recorded
Jul 2009 FAIL 55,901 mi
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)
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Jul 2009 PASS 55,902 mi None recorded
Jul 2010 FAIL 61,741 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Jul 2010 PASS 61,741 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Jul 2011 FAIL 66,057 mi
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED both sills have general corrosion
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Jul 2011 PASS 66,057 mi None recorded
Jul 2012 FAIL 69,563 mi
FAIL Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
FAIL Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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 Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTERED Coolant leak
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED surface corrosion on both sills
Jul 2012 PASS 69,563 mi None recorded
Jul 2013 FAIL 72,891 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
FAIL Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
FAIL Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FAIL Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
FAIL Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
FAIL Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
ADVISORY Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED rear wiper split
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED o/s/f outer sill soft
Aug 2013 PASS 68,144 mi None recorded
Aug 2014 FAIL 72,964 mi
FAIL Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAIL Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Aug 2014 PASS 72,984 mi None recorded
Aug 2015 FAIL 77,629 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Aug 2015 PASS 77,696 mi None recorded
Aug 2016 FAIL 80,821 mi
FAIL Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
FAIL Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
FAIL Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
ADVISORY Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
FAIL Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
ADVISORY Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre floor (5.2.6)
FAIL Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (5.2.6)
FAIL Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
FAIL Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
FAIL Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
FAIL Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
FAIL Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
FAIL Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)
FAIL Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)
FAIL Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)
ADVISORY both rear tyres perished
ADVISORY Both rear axle bushes deteriorated
ADVISORY Offside Front damage to inner sidewall

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