BD04 VKN

2004 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
FORD
Year
2004
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1596 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 2 August 2025
Last recorded mileage
35,889 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 41/100

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

This 2004 Ford has 27 MOT tests on record with a 70% pass rate and 35,889 miles. While mileage is low, the pattern of recurring issues and recent advisories on the brake hose indicate significant upcoming repair costs.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 4,965 miles per year, with a notable drop from 88,002 miles in July 2018 to 94,328 miles in July 2020, suggesting periods of extended inactivity.

Things to check

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (Jul 2020).
  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (Jul 2020).
  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (Jul 2020).
  • Brake hose advisories present in 7 separate MOT tests, indicating a chronic and unresolved issue.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent, low annual mileage (4,965 miles/year) suggests light use and potential for longevity.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until 2025-08-02, despite the history of issues.
  • The car has a 3-star Euro NCAP safety rating, indicating a basic level of safety features.

Mileage history

Mar 2007: 35,889 mi FAILMar 2007: 35,889 mi PASSJun 2007: 38,254 mi PASSJun 2008: 47,647 mi PASSJun 2009: 56,750 mi PASSAug 2010: 64,775 mi FAILAug 2010: 64,783 mi PASSAug 2011: 67,208 mi FAILAug 2011: 67,208 mi PASSJul 2012: 69,293 mi PASSJul 2013: 71,003 mi FAILJul 2013: 71,003 mi PASSJul 2014: 73,499 mi PASSJul 2015: 77,040 mi PASSJul 2016: 80,903 mi FAILJul 2016: 80,906 mi PASSJul 2017: 84,323 mi PASSJul 2018: 88,002 mi FAILJul 2018: 88,016 mi PASSJul 2019: 91,218 mi PASSJul 2020: 94,328 mi FAILJul 2020: 94,346 mi PASSJul 2021: 96,744 mi PASSJul 2022: 98,523 mi PASSJul 2023: 100,436 mi FAILJul 2023: 100,451 mi PASSJul 2024: 102,161 mi PASS102k69k36kMar 2007Jul 2024

MOT test history — 19/27 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2007 FAIL 35,889 mi
PRS Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Mar 2007 PASS 35,889 mi None recorded
Jun 2007 PASS 38,254 mi None recorded
Jun 2008 PASS 47,647 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2009 PASS 56,750 mi None recorded
Aug 2010 FAIL 64,775 mi
FAIL front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
FAIL front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTERED front discs worn and pitted
Aug 2010 PASS 64,783 mi None recorded
Aug 2011 FAIL 67,208 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
FAIL Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Aug 2011 PASS 67,208 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Jul 2012 PASS 69,293 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Jul 2013 FAIL 71,003 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Jul 2013 PASS 71,003 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Jul 2014 PASS 73,499 mi
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Jul 2015 PASS 77,040 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED rear heat sheild loose
Jul 2016 FAIL 80,903 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Coolant leak
Jul 2016 PASS 80,906 mi
ADVISORY Coolant leak
Jul 2017 PASS 84,323 mi
ADVISORY Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Jul 2018 FAIL 88,002 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MAJOR Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MAJOR Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jul 2018 PASS 88,016 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jul 2019 PASS 91,218 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY nearside rear outer sill corroded but not considered excessive
ADVISORY unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted
Jul 2020 FAIL 94,328 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY poor repair to nearside rear inner sill end
Jul 2020 PASS 94,346 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY poor repair to nearside rear inner sill end
Jul 2021 PASS 96,744 mi
ADVISORY all brake pipes are covered in grease making it hard to give a full inspection, but look to be in a good condition
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing this applies to all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jul 2022 PASS 98,523 mi None recorded
Jul 2023 FAIL 100,436 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut lose DANGEROUS (2.1.3 (d))
ADVISORY Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive COMPLETE OUTER SILL HAS CORROSION (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive COMPLETE OUTER SILL HAS CORROSION (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Jul 2023 PASS 100,451 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Jul 2024 PASS 102,161 mi
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Want the full report on BD04 VKN?

Live valuation, running costs, negotiation points and seller questions — free, in 60 seconds.

Run a free live check →

About this page

This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD04 VKN, 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.