BD03 YLY

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
SILVER
Engine
1798 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 18 December 2016
Last recorded mileage
35,628 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 56/100

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 69% pass rate and 35,628 miles. While mileage is consistent, the pattern of issues suggests potential underlying neglect or structural weaknesses.

The vehicle shows consistent annual usage averaging 8,169 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal UK driving patterns.

Things to check

  • Emissions failures on 6 separate occasions (Dec 2014, Dec 2015, Dec 2016) indicate a chronic issue.
  • Windscreen wiper failures on 2 separate occasions (Dec 2014, Dec 2016) suggest a recurring minor defect.
  • Brake hose deterioration advisories on 2 separate occasions (Dec 2014, Dec 2016) point to a recurring wear item.
  • Tyre condition advisories on 2 separate occasions (May 2009, Dec 2016) indicate a recurring minor defect.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 8,169 miles/year, aligning with typical UK usage.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies across the 16 MOT tests.
  • The vehicle has a long, consistent service history, despite the recurring MOT failures.
  • No recent major structural failures or dangerous defects recorded in the MOT history.

Mileage history

Jun 2006: 35,628 mi PASSMay 2007: 44,420 mi PASSMay 2008: 53,144 mi PASSMay 2009: 61,810 mi PASSJun 2010: 71,671 mi PASSJun 2011: 78,685 mi PASSDec 2011: 81,874 mi FAILDec 2011: 81,874 mi PASSDec 2012: 86,951 mi PASSDec 2013: 94,369 mi PASSDec 2013: 94,369 mi FAILDec 2014: 99,005 mi FAILDec 2014: 99,006 mi PASSDec 2015: 104,339 mi FAILDec 2015: 104,339 mi PASSDec 2016: 114,125 mi FAIL114k75k36kJun 2006Dec 2016

MOT test history — 11/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2006 PASS 35,628 mi None recorded
May 2007 PASS 44,420 mi None recorded
May 2008 PASS 53,144 mi None recorded
May 2009 PASS 61,810 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2010 PASS 71,671 mi None recorded
Jun 2011 PASS 78,685 mi None recorded
Dec 2011 FAIL 81,874 mi
PRS Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Dec 2011 PASS 81,874 mi None recorded
Dec 2012 PASS 86,951 mi None recorded
Dec 2013 PASS 94,369 mi None recorded
Dec 2013 FAIL 94,369 mi
PRS Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Dec 2014 FAIL 99,005 mi
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)
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
FAIL Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FAIL Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
USER ENTERED rear no.plate delamination
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED slight corrosion on main brake pipes
USER ENTERED slight wear on front brake discs
Dec 2014 PASS 99,006 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
USER ENTERED rear no.plate delamination
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED slight corrosion on main brake pipes
USER ENTERED slight wear on front brake discs
Dec 2015 FAIL 104,339 mi
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Bonnet retaining device insecure NOT ABLE TO OPEN BONNET (8.4.2)
ADVISORY ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON
Dec 2015 PASS 104,339 mi
ADVISORY ENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON
Dec 2016 FAIL 114,125 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FAIL Emissions not tested excessive high emissions on fast idle (7.3.A.1)

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