BD03 PDV

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
DIESEL
Colour
GREEN
Engine
1399 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 11 March 2022
Last recorded mileage
27,170 mi

AI verdict AVOID 61/100

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 21 MOT tests on record with a 76% pass rate and 27,170 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2022-03-11, which is a major red flag.

The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 8,106 miles/year, with no anomalies or suspicious readings across its 23-year history.

Things to check

  • Dangerous brake failure on 2021-03-11 (test 147576) — a critical safety defect.
  • MOT status is 'Not valid' with expiry 2022-03-11 — a major legal and safety concern.
  • Recurring brake system issues (advisories 2020-02, failures 2021-03) indicate a systemic problem.
  • Recurring suspension and fuel system advisories (2019-04, 2020-02) suggest ongoing wear.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
  • Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 8,106 miles/year over 23 years.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a long, consistent service history as evidenced by the MOT records.

Mileage history

Jun 2006: 27,170 mi PASSJun 2007: 38,021 mi PASSJun 2008: 52,001 mi FAILJun 2008: 52,001 mi PASSJun 2009: 63,459 mi PASSJun 2010: 71,086 mi PASSJun 2010: 71,086 mi FAILJun 2011: 76,224 mi PASSJun 2012: 82,149 mi PASSJun 2013: 88,440 mi PASSJun 2014: 95,464 mi FAILJun 2014: 95,465 mi PASSJun 2015: 101,654 mi PASSJun 2016: 109,617 mi FAILJun 2016: 109,657 mi PASSJul 2017: 118,200 mi PASSMay 2018: 125,812 mi PASSApr 2019: 132,406 mi PASSFeb 2020: 140,839 mi PASSMar 2021: 147,519 mi FAILMar 2021: 147,576 mi PASS148k87k27kJun 2006Mar 2021

MOT test history — 16/21 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2006 PASS 27,170 mi None recorded
Jun 2007 PASS 38,021 mi None recorded
Jun 2008 FAIL 52,001 mi
PRS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2008 PASS 52,001 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2009 PASS 63,459 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Nail in nearside rear tyre
Jun 2010 PASS 71,086 mi None recorded
Jun 2010 FAIL 71,086 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2011 PASS 76,224 mi None recorded
Jun 2012 PASS 82,149 mi None recorded
Jun 2013 PASS 88,440 mi None recorded
Jun 2014 FAIL 95,464 mi
FAIL Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Jun 2014 PASS 95,465 mi None recorded
Jun 2015 PASS 101,654 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED exhaust back box deterioated
Jun 2016 FAIL 109,617 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Jun 2016 PASS 109,657 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Jul 2017 PASS 118,200 mi None recorded
May 2018 PASS 125,812 mi None recorded
Apr 2019 PASS 132,406 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler Pipes
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Dog Bone mount bush has play (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Feb 2020 PASS 140,839 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler pipes corroded
ADVISORY Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Mar 2021 FAIL 147,519 mi
DANGEROUS Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
DANGEROUS Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Mar 2021 PASS 147,576 mi None recorded

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