BV02 EWL

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)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 16 September 2016
Last recorded mileage
55,915 mi

AI verdict AVOID 40/100

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 15 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 55,915 miles. The mileage trajectory shows high usage, but a significant 904-mile retest anomaly is a major red flag.

The mileage trajectory shows high annual usage (12,115 miles/yr), but a critical 904-mile retest anomaly on 25 Aug 2015 is a major concern.

Things to check

  • MOT expired 2016-09-16; vehicle is currently not valid for road use.
  • 5 major failures across 15 tests, including 3 tyre failures and 2 brake failures.
  • Recurring advisories on windscreen (4 tests), tyres (4 tests), and exhaust (3 tests).
  • Unusually large 904-mile retest difference on 25 Aug 2015 is a significant red flag.

Working in its favour

  • No recurring failures on the same critical system (e.g., no repeated brake failures).
  • The vehicle has consistently passed retests after failures, indicating issues were addressed.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering, despite high annual usage.
  • The 3-star Euro NCAP safety rating is average for its era, not a major concern.

Mileage history

May 2006: 55,915 mi PASSApr 2007: 66,777 mi FAILMay 2007: 66,778 mi PASSJun 2008: 82,700 mi PASSNov 2009: 105,166 mi PASSNov 2010: 118,429 mi FAILNov 2010: 118,429 mi PASSNov 2011: 126,763 mi PASSNov 2012: 134,228 mi FAILNov 2012: 134,228 mi PASSSep 2013: 144,887 mi PASSSep 2014: 155,925 mi FAILSep 2014: 155,930 mi PASSAug 2015: 164,531 mi FAILAug 2015: 165,435 mi PASS165k111k56kMay 2006Aug 2015

MOT test history — 10/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2006 PASS 55,915 mi
USER ENTERED both front wipers smearing slightly
USER ENTERED front brake pads low
Apr 2007 FAIL 66,777 mi
FAIL Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
USER ENTERED both front wipers smearing slightly
USER ENTERED Nail in offside rear tyre
USER ENTERED Oil leak
May 2007 PASS 66,778 mi None recorded
Jun 2008 PASS 82,700 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
USER ENTERED Nail in offside front tyre
Nov 2009 PASS 105,166 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nov 2010 FAIL 118,429 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 Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Offside rear tyre low pressure
Nov 2010 PASS 118,429 mi None recorded
Nov 2011 PASS 126,763 mi
ADVISORY Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED slight dampness of oil around engine
USER ENTERED rear exhaust bracket slighty corroded
Nov 2012 FAIL 134,228 mi
PRS Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PRS Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nov 2012 PASS 134,228 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Sep 2013 PASS 144,887 mi
ADVISORY Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
USER ENTERED rear exhaust mont broken
Sep 2014 FAIL 155,925 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED nearside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge
USER ENTERED offside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge
Sep 2014 PASS 155,930 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED nearside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge
USER ENTERED offside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge
Aug 2015 FAIL 164,531 mi
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre starting to get low on tread
ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inside edge and starting to get low on tread
ADVISORY Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy
ADVISORY slight oil leak
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Aug 2015 PASS 165,435 mi
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre starting to get low on tread
ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inside edge and starting to get low on tread
ADVISORY Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy
ADVISORY slight oil leak

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