BT51 UPJ

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
1596 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
was due 8 June 2026
Last recorded mileage
27,698 mi

AI verdict AVOID 29/100

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 34 MOT tests on record with a 59% pass rate and 27,698 miles. The mileage trajectory shows a significant drop in annual usage, raising serious concerns about its maintenance and safety.

The mileage trajectory shows a significant drop in annual usage, from 4,387 miles in 2021-2022 to 2,106 miles in 2023-2024, and only 3,141 miles in 2024-2025, indicating a potential SORN or severe neglect.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Jun 2025): Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • Dangerous tyre defect recorded on 2020-01-20 (Jan 2020 FAIL).
  • Recurring major brake failures on 2020-01-20 (Jan 2020 FAIL) and 2024-05-17 (May 2024 FAIL).
  • Recurring major suspension failures on 2020-01-20 (Jan 2020 FAIL) and 2024-05-17 (May 2024 FAIL).

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until June 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed).
  • No Cat N/S write-off markers on DVLA data.
  • Consistent mileage readings since 2019, no fraud detected.

Mileage history

Dec 2005: 27,698 mi PASSDec 2006: 34,089 mi PASSDec 2006: 34,089 mi FAILDec 2007: 43,343 mi PASSDec 2008: 48,587 mi PASSDec 2009: 53,743 mi PASSDec 2010: 59,105 mi FAILDec 2010: 59,105 mi PASSDec 2011: 65,394 mi FAILDec 2011: 65,394 mi PASSDec 2012: 72,988 mi PASSDec 2012: 72,988 mi FAILDec 2013: 80,457 mi PASSNov 2014: 88,901 mi FAILDec 2014: 89,595 mi FAILDec 2014: 89,595 mi PASSDec 2015: 95,971 mi FAILDec 2015: 95,971 mi PASSDec 2016: 102,121 mi FAILDec 2016: 102,142 mi PASSJan 2018: 107,008 mi FAILJan 2018: 107,008 mi PASSJan 2019: 109,079 mi PASSJan 2020: 110,496 mi FAILJan 2020: 110,496 mi PASSDec 2020: 112,244 mi FAILDec 2020: 112,244 mi PASSJan 2022: 116,631 mi FAILJan 2022: 116,632 mi PASSJun 2023: 121,124 mi PASSMay 2024: 123,230 mi FAILMay 2024: 123,320 mi PASSJun 2025: 126,461 mi FAILJun 2025: 126,461 mi PASS126k77k28kDec 2005Jun 2025

MOT test history — 20/34 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2005 PASS 27,698 mi None recorded
Dec 2006 PASS 34,089 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Dec 2006 FAIL 34,089 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Dec 2007 PASS 43,343 mi None recorded
Dec 2008 PASS 48,587 mi None recorded
Dec 2009 PASS 53,743 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Dec 2010 FAIL 59,105 mi
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTERED long brake pedal travel
USER ENTERED long handbrake travel
USER ENTERED o/s/r and n/s/r lower tie bars - bushes debonding
Dec 2010 PASS 59,105 mi
USER ENTERED o/s/r and n/s/r lower tie bars - bushes debonding
Dec 2011 FAIL 65,394 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
USER ENTERED Slight perishing offside rear tyre
Dec 2011 PASS 65,394 mi
USER ENTERED Slight perishing offside rear tyre
Dec 2012 PASS 72,988 mi None recorded
Dec 2012 FAIL 72,988 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Dec 2013 PASS 80,457 mi
ADVISORY Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
USER ENTERED parking brake lever travel slightly high.
USER ENTERED offside front wiper blade split on both ends.
USER ENTERED slight fluid leak from air con pump.
Nov 2014 FAIL 88,901 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
ADVISORY Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Dec 2014 FAIL 89,595 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
ADVISORY Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Dec 2014 PASS 89,595 mi
ADVISORY Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Dec 2015 FAIL 95,971 mi
PRS Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Dec 2015 PASS 95,971 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Dec 2016 FAIL 102,121 mi
ADVISORY Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY coolant level low
ADVISORY engine noise
ADVISORY oil leak
FAIL Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
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 Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Dec 2016 PASS 102,142 mi
ADVISORY Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY coolant level low
ADVISORY engine noise
ADVISORY oil leak
Jan 2018 FAIL 107,008 mi
ADVISORY excessive engine noise
ADVISORY eml illuminated
ADVISORY slight imbalance and fluctuation on front brakes
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY exhaust flexi joint worn
ADVISORY oil leak
ADVISORY coil springs corroded
ADVISORY rear suspension components corroded
ADVISORY rear inner wheel arches corroded
ADVISORY corrosion starting in various floor and chassis members
ADVISORY front brake discs corroded
Jan 2018 PASS 107,008 mi
ADVISORY excessive engine noise
ADVISORY eml illuminated
ADVISORY slight imbalance and fluctuation on front brakes
ADVISORY Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY exhaust flexi joint worn
ADVISORY oil leak
ADVISORY coil springs corroded
ADVISORY rear suspension components corroded
ADVISORY rear inner wheel arches corroded
ADVISORY corrosion starting in various floor and chassis members
ADVISORY front brake discs corroded
Jan 2019 PASS 109,079 mi
ADVISORY o/s mirror loose in mounts
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY coil springs corroded
ADVISORY rear inner sills corroded
ADVISORY rear suspension components corroded
ADVISORY general underbody corrosion
ADVISORY brake discs corroded
ADVISORY metal brake pipes corroded
Jan 2020 FAIL 110,496 mi
MINOR Indicator switch faulty not self canceling (4.4.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Central Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bonnet catch broken/and two cable ties very sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front exhaust down pipe flexible pipe very loose
MAJOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link boot split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Jan 2020 PASS 110,496 mi
ADVISORY Front exhaust down pipe flexible pipe very loose
Dec 2020 FAIL 112,244 mi
MINOR Indicator switch faulty no self cancelling (4.4.2 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY coolant gauge shoes engine over heating fans constantly on
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Dec 2020 PASS 112,244 mi
MINOR Indicator switch faulty no self cancelling (4.4.2 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY coolant gauge shoes engine over heating fans constantly on
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Jan 2022 FAIL 116,631 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Jan 2022 PASS 116,632 mi None recorded
Jun 2023 PASS 121,124 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
May 2024 FAIL 123,230 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
May 2024 PASS 123,320 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Jun 2025 FAIL 126,461 mi
MAJOR Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
Jun 2025 PASS 126,461 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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