BD03 XSW

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
1388 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 19 November 2019
Last recorded mileage
43,838 mi

AI verdict AVOID 43/100

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 22 MOT tests on record with a 64% pass rate and 43,838 miles. The vehicle is currently untaxed and has no valid MOT.

The vehicle shows normal usage with 43,838 miles over 23 years, averaging 10,707 miles per year, but the complete MOT history is unavailable for analysis.

Things to check

  • No valid MOT since 2019-11-19, indicating it has not been roadworthy for over 3 years.
  • Major structural corrosion failure on 2018-11-19 for excessive chassis and suspension mounting corrosion.
  • Major structural corrosion failure on

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 8 historical failures

Mileage history

May 2006: 43,838 mi PASSMay 2007: 56,747 mi PASSDec 2007: 63,747 mi FAILDec 2007: 63,747 mi PASSDec 2008: 80,830 mi PASSDec 2009: 99,851 mi FAILDec 2009: 99,879 mi PASSDec 2010: 118,853 mi FAILDec 2010: 118,877 mi PASSDec 2011: 133,156 mi PASSDec 2012: 145,281 mi PASSDec 2013: 152,585 mi FAILDec 2013: 152,598 mi PASSNov 2014: 155,976 mi PASSNov 2015: 159,910 mi FAILNov 2015: 159,925 mi PASSNov 2016: 163,637 mi FAILNov 2016: 163,637 mi PASSNov 2017: 167,139 mi FAILNov 2017: 167,149 mi PASSNov 2018: 170,188 mi FAILNov 2018: 170,198 mi PASS170k107k44kMay 2006Nov 2018

MOT test history — 14/22 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2006 PASS 43,838 mi None recorded
May 2007 PASS 56,747 mi None recorded
Dec 2007 FAIL 63,747 mi
FAIL Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
USER ENTERED nearside front road wheel damaged
Dec 2007 PASS 63,747 mi
USER ENTERED nearside front road wheel damaged
Dec 2008 PASS 80,830 mi None recorded
Dec 2009 FAIL 99,851 mi
FAIL Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
USER ENTERED Nearside rear ABS sensor missing
Dec 2009 PASS 99,879 mi None recorded
Dec 2010 FAIL 118,853 mi
FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Dec 2010 PASS 118,877 mi None recorded
Dec 2011 PASS 133,156 mi None recorded
Dec 2012 PASS 145,281 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Dec 2013 FAIL 152,585 mi
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Dec 2013 PASS 152,598 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nov 2014 PASS 155,976 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
USER ENTERED Brake pipes covered in grease unable to check
Nov 2015 FAIL 159,910 mi
FAIL Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
FAIL Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)
FAIL Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
FAIL Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Nov 2015 PASS 159,925 mi None recorded
Nov 2016 FAIL 163,637 mi
PRS Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
PRS Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
PRS Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nov 2016 PASS 163,637 mi None recorded
Nov 2017 FAIL 167,139 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front and rear outer sill (6.1.B.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill/end cap (6.1.B.2)
Nov 2017 PASS 167,149 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nov 2018 FAIL 170,188 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nov 2018 PASS 170,198 mi
ADVISORY Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD03 XSW, 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.