BA04 MPE

2004 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
FORD
Year
2004
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
RED
Engine
1388 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 10 April 2018
Last recorded mileage
46,604 mi

AI verdict AVOID 22/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2004 Ford has 16 MOT tests on record with a 56% pass rate and 46,604 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2018-04-10, which is a major red flag.

A critical mileage anomaly is present: mileage decreased from 85,575 miles (Feb 2011) to 67,248 miles (Nov 2011), indicating possible odometer tampering.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Feb 2011 (85,575 mi) and Nov 2011 (67,248 mi) — possible odometer tamperin
  • Mileage decreased from 85,575 miles (Feb 2011) to 67,248 miles (Nov 2011) — possible odometer tampering.
  • Not valid MOT status with expiry 2018-04-10 — vehicle is currently not roadworthy.
  • 7 test failures and 2 dangerous defects (e.g., brake failure, suspension) — consistent neglect of safety-critical systems.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 7 historical failures
  • No positive green flags are present in the MOT history for this 22-year-old vehicle.

Mileage history

Sep 2007: 46,604 mi PASSJan 2009: 67,979 mi FAILJan 2009: 67,979 mi PASSFeb 2010: 75,514 mi FAILFeb 2010: 75,539 mi PASSFeb 2011: 85,575 mi PASSNov 2011: 67,248 mi FAILDec 2011: 67,250 mi PASSDec 2012: 80,013 mi FAILDec 2012: 80,013 mi PASSSep 2014: 83,108 mi FAILSep 2014: 83,108 mi PASSOct 2015: 89,248 mi FAILOct 2015: 89,248 mi PASSApr 2017: 92,263 mi FAILApr 2017: 92,263 mi PASS92k69k47kSep 2007Apr 2017

MOT test history — 9/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2007 PASS 46,604 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2009 FAIL 67,979 mi
FAIL Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Jan 2009 PASS 67,979 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Feb 2010 FAIL 75,514 mi
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Feb 2010 PASS 75,539 mi None recorded
Feb 2011 PASS 85,575 mi None recorded
Nov 2011 FAIL 67,248 mi
FAIL Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
FAIL Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
FAIL Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Dec 2011 PASS 67,250 mi None recorded
Dec 2012 FAIL 80,013 mi
PRS Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Dec 2012 PASS 80,013 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Sep 2014 FAIL 83,108 mi
PRS Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PRS Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PRS Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Sep 2014 PASS 83,108 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)
Oct 2015 FAIL 89,248 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)
PRS Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oct 2015 PASS 89,248 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)
Apr 2017 FAIL 92,263 mi
PRS Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PRS Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PRS Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Apr 2017 PASS 92,263 mi None recorded

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