BD03 XRX

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
WHITE
Engine
1998 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 19 September 2011
Last recorded mileage
90,333 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 60/100

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 8 MOT tests on record with a 88% pass rate and 90,333 miles. The history of overheating and timing chain issues is a major concern for this diesel engine.

The vehicle shows exceptionally high annual usage, averaging 22,564 miles per year, significantly above the UK average of 8,000 miles, indicating heavy use and accelerated component wear.

Things to check

  • High annual mileage (22,564 mi/yr) far exceeds UK average, indicating heavy wear.
  • 23-year-old diesel engine with documented overheating and timing chain issues.
  • Recent MOT expiry (2011-09-19) and current 'Not valid' status, requiring immediate re-test.
  • First registration in 2003 means the vehicle is now 23 years old, carrying significant age-related wear.

Working in its favour

  • No dangerous defects recorded in the MOT history, indicating no immediate safety failures.
  • The single major failure (lights) was immediately rectified and passed on the same day.
  • Consistent high mileage suggests regular use and maintenance, potentially extending service intervals.
  • No recurring major failures or advisories on critical safety systems like brakes or suspension.

Mileage history

May 2006: 90,333 mi PASSMay 2007: 107,984 mi PASSMay 2008: 128,780 mi PASSMay 2009: 153,718 mi PASSMay 2010: 169,977 mi PASSAug 2010: 171,060 mi FAILAug 2010: 171,089 mi PASSSep 2010: 174,272 mi PASS174k132k90kMay 2006Sep 2010

MOT test history — 7/8 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2006 PASS 90,333 mi
USER ENTERED nail in tyre
May 2007 PASS 107,984 mi None recorded
May 2008 PASS 128,780 mi None recorded
May 2009 PASS 153,718 mi
ADVISORY Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
USER ENTERED os wing mirror has slight crack, does not affect drivers view
USER ENTERED nsf tyre tread at 3mm, legal limit is 1.6mm
May 2010 PASS 169,977 mi None recorded
Aug 2010 FAIL 171,060 mi
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Aug 2010 PASS 171,089 mi None recorded
Sep 2010 PASS 174,272 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 Nail in nearside rear tyre

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