When is the MOT due on BV51 PMX?

The MOT for BV51 PMX was due 1 October 2018.

DVLA records show the tax status of BV51 PMX as: SORN.

How many MOT tests has BV51 PMX had?

BV51 PMX has 20 recorded MOT tests: 13 passed and 7 failed.

What is the mileage of BV51 PMX?

The last recorded mileage at MOT was 25096 miles.

BV51 PMX – 2001 FORD MOT History & Check

Vehicle details

Make & model: FORD
Year: 2001
Fuel: PETROL

Colour: GREEN
Engine: 1242 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026): SORN

MOT status (as of 11 June 2026): Not valid
MOT due: was due 1 October 2018
Last recorded mileage: 25,096 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 2001 Ford has 20 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 25,096 miles. The vehicle is currently not valid for MOT and has been on SORN for years, indicating significant neglect.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage of 3,989 miles per year, averaging only 25,096 miles over 25 years, which is a major red flag for a 2001 car.

Things to check

MOT expired 2018-10-01; vehicle has been on SORN for years, indicating severe neglect.
7 major failures across suspension, brakes, and emissions, with 20 related advisories.
Recurring subframe, brake hose, and suspension arm issues indicate systemic structural neglect.
Extremely low mileage (3,989 mi/yr) for a 25-year-old vehicle is highly suspicious.

Working in its favour

Most recent MOT passed despite 7 historical failures
No specific green flags are present in the MOT history for this vehicle.

Mileage history

MOT test history — 13/20 passed

Date	Result	Mileage	Defects & advisories
Sep 2005	PASS	25,096 mi	None recorded
Sep 2006	FAIL	28,769 mi	FAIL Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2006	PASS	28,869 mi	None recorded
Sep 2007	FAIL	32,244 mi	FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) FAIL Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) FAIL Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Sep 2007	PASS	32,264 mi	None recorded
Sep 2008	FAIL	35,962 mi	FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Sep 2008	PASS	35,962 mi	None recorded
Oct 2009	PASS	39,500 mi	ADVISORY Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b) ADVISORY Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) ADVISORY Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Sep 2010	PASS	43,590 mi	ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Sep 2011	PASS	46,064 mi	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)
Sep 2012	PASS	48,553 mi	USER ENTERED n/s centre sill in poor condition
Sep 2013	FAIL	54,425 mi	FAIL Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) 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 Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt USER ENTERED n/s/r tyre cracking
Sep 2013	PASS	54,430 mi	ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) 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 Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt USER ENTERED n/s/r tyre cracking
Sep 2014	FAIL	56,481 mi	FAIL Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) 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) ADVISORY Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6) 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 Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt USER ENTERED n/s/r tyre cracking
Oct 2014	PASS	56,587 mi	ADVISORY Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6) 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 Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt USER ENTERED n/s/r tyre cracking
Sep 2015	FAIL	60,808 mi	FAIL Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush O/S,N/S AXLE BUSHES (2.4.G.2) FAIL Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER & OUTER SILLS HOLED & CORRODED TO EXCESS (2.4.A.3) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS CORRODED (2.4.A.3) FAIL Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion ARCH (6.1.C.1) 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) FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) FAIL Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CHASSIS HOLED & CORRODED (6.1.B.2) FAIL Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Sep 2015	PASS	60,808 mi	ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS CORRODED (2.4.A.3)
Oct 2016	PASS	63,451 mi	ADVISORY Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Sep 2017	FAIL	66,830 mi	PRS Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) PRS Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Sep 2017	PASS	66,830 mi	ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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