BT02 HLJ

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
GREY
Engine
1988 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 30 July 2011
Last recorded mileage
42,174 mi

AI verdict AVOID 52/100

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 8 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 42,174 miles. The vehicle is currently untaxed and has no valid MOT, making it unroadworthy and uninsurable.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, showing normal annual usage of 11,733 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers.

Things to check

  • Dangerous steering failure on 2009-07-24 (test 7) — immediate safety risk.
  • Multiple major failures across 2007, 2008, and 2009 tests (lights, windscreen, seatbelt).
  • Recurring headlamp aim issues in 2007 and 2008, indicating a chronic problem.
  • Vehicle is currently untaxed and has no valid MOT, making it unroadworthy.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 11,733 miles/year, indicating normal usage.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the MOT history.
  • All major failures were immediately rectified and passed retests, showing responsive ownership.
  • No recurring structural failures (suspension, brakes) in the MOT record.

Mileage history

Aug 2006: 42,174 mi PASSJul 2007: 55,456 mi FAILJul 2007: 55,456 mi PASSAug 2008: 70,176 mi FAILAug 2008: 70,176 mi PASSJul 2009: 84,702 mi FAILJul 2009: 84,702 mi PASSJul 2010: 99,941 mi PASS100k71k42kAug 2006Jul 2010

MOT test history — 5/8 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2006 PASS 42,174 mi None recorded
Jul 2007 FAIL 55,456 mi
PRS Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Jul 2007 PASS 55,456 mi None recorded
Aug 2008 FAIL 70,176 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Aug 2008 PASS 70,176 mi None recorded
Jul 2009 FAIL 84,702 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Jul 2009 PASS 84,702 mi
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Jul 2010 PASS 99,941 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT02 HLJ, 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.