BF04 DXX

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
SILVER
Engine
1242 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
25 August 2026 (72 days away)
Last recorded mileage
15,372 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 58/100

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 74% pass rate and 15,372 miles. The vehicle's low annual usage is a significant concern for a car of this age.

The vehicle shows very low annual mileage averaging 4,617 miles/year, with a significant drop from 68,257 miles in Sep 2018 to 73,475 miles in Sep 2019, and further drops in subsequent years, indicating inconsistent usage.

Things to check

  • Recurring minor defects in steering and suspension components across multiple MOTs.
  • Consistent low annual mileage (4,617 mi/yr) for a 22-year-old vehicle.
  • Multiple advisories for lights and tyres across 4 separate MOT tests.
  • First registration in 2004 means it is not ULEZ-compliant.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 7 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until 25 August 2026, providing immediate peace of mind.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory, despite low annual usage, shows no fraud.
  • No major recurring failures or dangerous defects recorded in MOT history.

Mileage history

Jun 2007: 15,372 mi PASSOct 2007: 16,213 mi PASSSep 2008: 20,187 mi PASSSep 2009: 23,831 mi PASSSep 2010: 27,084 mi PASSSep 2011: 32,389 mi FAILSep 2011: 32,389 mi PASSSep 2012: 38,997 mi FAILSep 2012: 38,997 mi PASSSep 2013: 46,483 mi PASSSep 2014: 52,079 mi PASSOct 2015: 57,487 mi PASSOct 2016: 60,081 mi PASSSep 2017: 64,193 mi FAILSep 2017: 64,204 mi PASSSep 2018: 68,257 mi FAILSep 2018: 68,278 mi PASSSep 2019: 73,475 mi FAILSep 2019: 73,475 mi PASSSep 2020: 76,460 mi FAILSep 2020: 76,460 mi PASSAug 2021: 80,412 mi PASSAug 2022: 85,065 mi FAILAug 2022: 85,065 mi PASSAug 2023: 88,343 mi PASSAug 2024: 92,573 mi PASSAug 2025: 100,047 mi PASS100k58k15kJun 2007Aug 2025

MOT test history — 20/27 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2007 PASS 15,372 mi None recorded
Oct 2007 PASS 16,213 mi None recorded
Sep 2008 PASS 20,187 mi None recorded
Sep 2009 PASS 23,831 mi None recorded
Sep 2010 PASS 27,084 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2011 FAIL 32,389 mi
PRS Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Sep 2011 PASS 32,389 mi None recorded
Sep 2012 FAIL 38,997 mi
FAIL Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Sep 2012 PASS 38,997 mi None recorded
Sep 2013 PASS 46,483 mi None recorded
Sep 2014 PASS 52,079 mi None recorded
Oct 2015 PASS 57,487 mi
ADVISORY oil leaking from gearbox seal
ADVISORY header tank bottle leaking water
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oct 2016 PASS 60,081 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2017 FAIL 64,193 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2017 PASS 64,204 mi None recorded
Sep 2018 FAIL 68,257 mi
PRS Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Sep 2018 PASS 68,278 mi None recorded
Sep 2019 FAIL 73,475 mi
PRS Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
PRS Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
PRS Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Sep 2019 PASS 73,475 mi None recorded
Sep 2020 FAIL 76,460 mi
PRS Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
PRS Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Sep 2020 PASS 76,460 mi None recorded
Aug 2021 PASS 80,412 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Aug 2022 FAIL 85,065 mi
PRS Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Aug 2022 PASS 85,065 mi None recorded
Aug 2023 PASS 88,343 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Aug 2024 PASS 92,573 mi
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MINOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Aug 2025 PASS 100,047 mi
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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