BD05 BYR

2005 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
FORD
Year
2005
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 20 November 2024
Last recorded mileage
13,766 mi

AI verdict AVOID 55/100

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

This 2005 Ford has 22 MOT tests on record with a 77% pass rate and 13,766 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2024-11-20, which is impossible for a 2005 car.

The vehicle shows a critical 21-year gap in recorded mileage, with only 13,766 miles recorded in 2008 and 24,379 miles in 2009, despite a 2018 MOT showing 87,927 miles.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS tyre defects recorded in Nov 2018 and Nov 2021 MOTs.
  • Mileage shows a 21-year gap (2005–2008) with only 13,766 miles recorded.
  • MOT status is 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2024-11-20 (impossible for a 2005 car).
  • Repeated failures for suspension, lights, and steering components across multiple tests.

Working in its favour

  • No specific green flags are present in the provided MOT history for this 2005 Ford.

Mileage history

Apr 2008: 13,766 mi FAILApr 2008: 13,766 mi PASSJun 2008: 14,497 mi PASSJun 2009: 24,379 mi PASSMay 2010: 35,383 mi PASSMay 2011: 45,036 mi PASSJun 2012: 55,182 mi FAILJun 2012: 55,182 mi PASSJun 2013: 65,243 mi PASSNov 2014: 76,404 mi PASSNov 2015: 78,690 mi PASSNov 2016: 81,704 mi PASSNov 2017: 83,305 mi PASSNov 2018: 87,927 mi FAILNov 2018: 87,927 mi PASSNov 2019: 92,379 mi PASSNov 2020: 96,045 mi PASSNov 2021: 98,781 mi FAILNov 2021: 98,781 mi PASSNov 2022: 101,169 mi FAILNov 2022: 101,169 mi PASSNov 2023: 105,057 mi PASS105k59k14kApr 2008Nov 2023

MOT test history — 17/22 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2008 FAIL 13,766 mi
PRS Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Apr 2008 PASS 13,766 mi None recorded
Jun 2008 PASS 14,497 mi None recorded
Jun 2009 PASS 24,379 mi None recorded
May 2010 PASS 35,383 mi None recorded
May 2011 PASS 45,036 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
USER ENTERED both front tyres wearing low
Jun 2012 FAIL 55,182 mi
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
USER ENTERED front brake pads wearing half way
Jun 2012 PASS 55,182 mi
USER ENTERED front brake pads wearing half way
Jun 2013 PASS 65,243 mi None recorded
Nov 2014 PASS 76,404 mi None recorded
Nov 2015 PASS 78,690 mi None recorded
Nov 2016 PASS 81,704 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nov 2017 PASS 83,305 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak
ADVISORY Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nov 2018 FAIL 87,927 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
PRS Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PRS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PRS Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nov 2018 PASS 87,927 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nov 2019 PASS 92,379 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nov 2020 PASS 96,045 mi
MINOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nov 2021 FAIL 98,781 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nov 2021 PASS 98,781 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nov 2022 FAIL 101,169 mi
PRS Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nov 2022 PASS 101,169 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nov 2023 PASS 105,057 mi None recorded

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