2001 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- FORD
- Year
- 2001
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1388 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 14 November 2017
- Last recorded mileage
- 74,511 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 54/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2001 Ford has 16 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 74,511 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the pattern of recurring issues and a significant mileage anomaly warrant a thorough investigation.
The mileage trajectory shows normal annual usage, but a critical anomaly exists: 157,535 miles on 15 Nov 2016, yet a retest on 19 Oct 2016 recorded 159,482 miles, a 1,947-mile decrease.
Things to check
- Recurring major failures: lights (7 times), emissions (4 times), and tyres (6 advisories leading to 1 fail).
- Mileage anomaly: 1,947-mile decrease between 19 Oct 2016 (159,482 mi) and 15 Nov 2016 (157,535 mi).
- Persistent advisories: brake pads (2 advisories), registration plate lamps (2 advisories), and exhaust (2 advisories).
- Not ULEZ-compliant: 2001 Ford will incur £12.50/day in London, impacting resale value.
Working in its favour
- Consistent annual mileage: Average 9,918 miles/year, well within UK norms.
- Immediate retest passes: All 4 failures were immediately rectified and passed on the same or next day.
- No structural failures: Major structural defects like suspension or steering were not recorded.
- Long service history: Extensive MOT history provides a comprehensive view of the vehicle's past.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/16 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | PASS | 74,511 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2006 | PASS | 90,485 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2007 | FAIL | 97,661 mi |
FAIL Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) FAIL Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
|
| Oct 2007 | PASS | 97,661 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2008 | PASS | 101,470 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2009 | PASS | 109,034 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Oct 2010 | FAIL | 114,988 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
|
| Oct 2010 | PASS | 114,988 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2011 | PASS | 120,185 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2012 | PASS | 128,020 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2013 | FAIL | 137,305 mi |
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) FAIL Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b) ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED nearside front seat does not release forward to allow access to rear
|
| Oct 2013 | PASS | 137,308 mi |
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED nearside front seat does not release forward to allow access to rear
|
| Oct 2014 | PASS | 143,956 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2015 | PASS | 151,767 mi |
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Oct 2016 | FAIL | 159,482 mi |
FAIL Headlamp aim too low both (1.8) FAIL Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) ADVISORY exhaust heat shield loose FAIL Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) FAIL Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) ADVISORY Nearside 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) FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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| Nov 2016 | PASS | 157,535 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
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