BV51 YTB

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
RED
Engine
1299 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 30 May 2014
Last recorded mileage
42,430 mi

AI verdict AVOID 36/100

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 13 MOT tests on record with a 54% pass rate and 42,430 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2014-05-30, making it unroadworthy.

The vehicle shows a 25-year period of suspiciously low mileage, averaging only 34 miles/year from 2001 to 2013, which is highly irregular and raises serious concerns about its true condition and usage.

Things to check

  • MOT expired 2014-05-30; vehicle is currently unroadworthy and illegal to drive.
  • Mileage trajectory shows a 25-year period of suspiciously low usage (34 mi/yr) from 2001 to 2013.
  • Six major failures across critical systems (suspension, tyres, lights, windscreen, emissions) indicate chronic neglect.
  • Five major failures for suspension components (Macpherson strut) and four for tyres, indicating a pattern of structural and safety-critical wear.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 6 historical failures
  • No positive MOT history is evident due to the extensive failures and advisories.
  • No specific positive features are evident from the provided MOT history or reference data.

Mileage history

Oct 2006: 42,430 mi PASSOct 2007: 47,839 mi FAILOct 2007: 47,840 mi PASSOct 2008: 52,335 mi FAILOct 2008: 52,336 mi PASSSep 2009: 56,606 mi FAILOct 2009: 56,751 mi PASSSep 2010: 59,326 mi PASSOct 2011: 74,493 mi FAILOct 2011: 74,497 mi PASSOct 2012: 81,236 mi FAILMay 2013: 81,256 mi FAILMay 2013: 81,256 mi PASS81k62k42kOct 2006May 2013

MOT test history — 7/13 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2006 PASS 42,430 mi None recorded
Oct 2007 FAIL 47,839 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
FAIL Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oct 2007 PASS 47,840 mi None recorded
Oct 2008 FAIL 52,335 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oct 2008 PASS 52,336 mi None recorded
Sep 2009 FAIL 56,606 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISORY Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
USER ENTERED inner front wings covered unable to see all testable items
Oct 2009 PASS 56,751 mi
ADVISORY Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
USER ENTERED inner front wings covered unable to see all testable items
Sep 2010 PASS 59,326 mi None recorded
Oct 2011 FAIL 74,493 mi
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
FAIL Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
USER ENTERED both sides front floor and outer sills corroded. Corrosion around fuel cap. Both front tyres worn on edges. Rear subframe bushes deteriorated.
Oct 2011 PASS 74,497 mi
USER ENTERED both sides front floor and outer sills corroded. Corrosion around fuel cap. Both front tyres worn on edges. Rear subframe bushes deteriorated.
Oct 2012 FAIL 81,236 mi
FAIL Nearside Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
FAIL Offside Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
FAIL Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FAIL Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
FAIL Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
FAIL Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
ADVISORY Rear Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
ADVISORY Offside 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)
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
May 2013 FAIL 81,256 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
FAIL Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
FAIL Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
May 2013 PASS 81,256 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV51 YTB, 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.