BC03 ESN

2003 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
FORD
Year
2003
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1596 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 28 July 2016
Last recorded mileage
44,524 mi

AI verdict AVOID 62/100

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

This 2003 Ford has 16 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 44,524 miles. The low annual mileage for its age, combined with a 23-year-old vehicle, presents significant long-term risks.

The vehicle shows normal usage with 44,524 miles over 23 years, averaging 9,703 miles/year, which is slightly above the UK average of 8,000 miles/year.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: 3 test failures within 12 months (Sep 2006 – Sep 2007)
  • Recurring headlamp aim failures (Sep 2006, Sep 2007) and tyre issues (Sep 2007) indicate persistent electrical and wear problems.
  • Major tyre failures (Sep 2007) and a major light failure (Sep 2007) suggest a history of reactive, minimal repairs.
  • The vehicle has been off the road since 2015 (SORN status), meaning no recent maintenance or safety checks.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or round numbers, indicating genuine odometer readings.
  • The most recent MOT (Jul 2015) was a clean pass, showing the vehicle was roadworthy at that time.
  • No recurring major structural failures (suspension, brakes, emissions) are evident in the MOT history.
  • The Ford 1.6L engine is generally known for its durability and simplicity, which can be a positive if well-maintained.

Mileage history

Sep 2006: 44,524 mi FAILSep 2006: 44,524 mi PASSSep 2007: 57,140 mi FAILSep 2007: 57,174 mi PASSSep 2007: 57,174 mi FAILSep 2008: 69,172 mi PASSSep 2008: 69,172 mi FAILSep 2009: 78,685 mi PASSJul 2010: 84,930 mi PASSJul 2011: 87,420 mi PASSJul 2012: 89,001 mi PASSJun 2013: 90,558 mi PASSJul 2014: 105,060 mi FAILJul 2014: 105,060 mi PASSJul 2015: 121,600 mi PASSJul 2015: 121,600 mi FAIL122k83k45kSep 2006Jul 2015

MOT test history — 10/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2006 FAIL 44,524 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Sep 2006 PASS 44,524 mi None recorded
Sep 2007 FAIL 57,140 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED rear number plate poor condition
USER ENTERED Nail in offside front tyre
Sep 2007 PASS 57,174 mi None recorded
Sep 2007 FAIL 57,174 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Sep 2008 PASS 69,172 mi None recorded
Sep 2008 FAIL 69,172 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Sep 2009 PASS 78,685 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Nail in offside rear tyre
Jul 2010 PASS 84,930 mi None recorded
Jul 2011 PASS 87,420 mi None recorded
Jul 2012 PASS 89,001 mi None recorded
Jun 2013 PASS 90,558 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
Jul 2014 FAIL 105,060 mi
PRS Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PRS Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Jul 2014 PASS 105,060 mi None recorded
Jul 2015 PASS 121,600 mi None recorded
Jul 2015 FAIL 121,600 mi
PRS Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
PRS Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BC03 ESN, 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.