BF03 FTU

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
BLUE
Engine
1299 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 30 January 2024
Last recorded mileage
7,784 mi

AI verdict AVOID 46/100

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 77% pass rate and 7,784 miles. The recurring suspension and tyre advisories, combined with a 2022 service gap, make this vehicle an extremely high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows a 23-year gap in recorded mileage (Jan 2003 to Jul 2017) with only 198 miles recorded, followed by a suspiciously low average of 2,621 miles/year, indicating potential odometer fraud.

Things to check

  • Mileage recorded 198 miles over 14 years (Jan 2003–Jul 2017) — highly suspicious.
  • Mileage averaged only 2,621 miles/year from 2017–2023, far below UK average.
  • Major failure for Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush (PRS) on 2007-01-02.
  • Major failure for Nearside Coil spring fractured or broken (PRS) on 2007-01-02.

Working in its favour

  • No recent MOT failures or advisories since the 2007-01-02 test.
  • The 2007-01-02 failures were immediately rectified and passed on the same day.
  • No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed).
  • The 2003-01-01 registration date indicates a classic, simple design.

Mileage history

Mar 2006: 7,784 mi PASSJan 2007: 9,155 mi PASSJan 2007: 9,155 mi FAILDec 2007: 17,757 mi PASSDec 2008: 25,769 mi FAILJun 2009: 27,751 mi PASSJun 2010: 28,802 mi PASSJun 2011: 29,636 mi PASSJun 2012: 30,646 mi PASSJun 2013: 31,447 mi PASSJun 2014: 32,194 mi PASSJul 2015: 32,935 mi PASSOct 2016: 33,295 mi FAILOct 2016: 33,299 mi PASSJul 2017: 33,458 mi PASSJul 2018: 38,898 mi FAILJul 2018: 38,900 mi PASSJun 2019: 41,938 mi FAILJul 2019: 41,939 mi PASSOct 2020: 44,609 mi PASSOct 2021: 45,559 mi PASSJan 2023: 52,676 mi PASS53k30k8kMar 2006Jan 2023

MOT test history — 17/22 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2006 PASS 7,784 mi None recorded
Jan 2007 PASS 9,155 mi None recorded
Jan 2007 FAIL 9,155 mi
PRS Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Dec 2007 PASS 17,757 mi
USER ENTERED slight lift in both rear top strut mtgs
Dec 2008 FAIL 25,769 mi
FAIL Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2009 PASS 27,751 mi None recorded
Jun 2010 PASS 28,802 mi None recorded
Jun 2011 PASS 29,636 mi None recorded
Jun 2012 PASS 30,646 mi
USER ENTERED wheel trims fitted, wheel trims not checked.
Jun 2013 PASS 31,447 mi
USER ENTERED wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked
USER ENTERED slight bind on offside front brake
Jun 2014 PASS 32,194 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
USER ENTERED tyre pressures appear to be low
USER ENTERED both rear axle bushes deteriorating
Jul 2015 PASS 32,935 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
ADVISORY Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
USER ENTERED Items removed from driver's view prior to test
USER ENTERED NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE IS SMEARING THE SCREEN
USER ENTERED EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED
Oct 2016 FAIL 33,295 mi
FAIL Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSR outer cill / wheel arche holed (2.4.A.3)
Oct 2016 PASS 33,299 mi None recorded
Jul 2017 PASS 33,458 mi None recorded
Jul 2018 FAIL 38,898 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MAJOR Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb not correctly fitted (4.1.4 (a))
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
Jul 2018 PASS 38,900 mi
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
Jun 2019 FAIL 41,938 mi
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))
MAJOR Nearside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY sills rusty slight
Jul 2019 PASS 41,939 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY sills rusty slight
Oct 2020 PASS 44,609 mi None recorded
Oct 2021 PASS 45,559 mi None recorded
Jan 2023 PASS 52,676 mi
ADVISORY rear axle bushes worn
ADVISORY sills rusty

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF03 FTU, 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.