BF53 LDE

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
1242 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
today (14 June 2026)
Last recorded mileage
19,840 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 51/100

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 30 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 19,840 miles. While recent tests show resolution, the underlying neglect and high mileage demand thorough investigation.

The vehicle shows a significant mileage drop from 46,716 miles in March 2008 to 19,840 miles in May 2006, followed by a steady increase, indicating a period of low usage.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS brake failure on 2019-06-20 after ADVISORY on 2018-06-15.
  • Recurring coil spring advisories (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025).
  • Recurring registration plate lamp advisories (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025).
  • Recurring tyre advisories (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025).

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-06-14, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No major structural corrosion or chassis failures recorded in MOT history.
  • Consistent, albeit low, annual mileage since 2008, suggesting light use.
  • Immediate retests for failures show owner's proactive approach to rectifying issues.

Mileage history

May 2006: 19,840 mi PASSMay 2007: 29,723 mi PASSMar 2008: 46,716 mi FAILMar 2008: 46,716 mi PASSMar 2009: 55,529 mi FAILMar 2009: 55,529 mi PASSMar 2010: 64,818 mi FAILMar 2010: 64,818 mi PASSFeb 2011: 75,685 mi PASSFeb 2012: 81,044 mi FAILFeb 2012: 81,044 mi PASSAug 2012: 82,331 mi PASSMar 2014: 85,476 mi FAILMar 2014: 85,476 mi PASSJun 2015: 86,774 mi PASSJun 2016: 88,503 mi FAILJun 2016: 88,503 mi PASSJun 2017: 90,506 mi PASSJun 2018: 92,192 mi FAILJun 2018: 92,192 mi PASSJun 2019: 93,949 mi FAILJun 2019: 93,951 mi PASSJun 2020: 95,623 mi FAILJun 2020: 95,623 mi PASSJun 2021: 96,825 mi PASSJun 2022: 98,177 mi PASSJun 2023: 99,733 mi FAILJun 2023: 99,733 mi PASSJun 2024: 101,033 mi PASSJun 2025: 102,351 mi PASS102k61k20kMay 2006Jun 2025

MOT test history — 20/30 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2006 PASS 19,840 mi None recorded
May 2007 PASS 29,723 mi None recorded
Mar 2008 FAIL 46,716 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2008 PASS 46,716 mi None recorded
Mar 2009 FAIL 55,529 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Mar 2009 PASS 55,529 mi None recorded
Mar 2010 FAIL 64,818 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Mar 2010 PASS 64,818 mi None recorded
Feb 2011 PASS 75,685 mi None recorded
Feb 2012 FAIL 81,044 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
PRS Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
USER ENTERED Coolant leak
USER ENTERED offside front has a cut on wall
Feb 2012 PASS 81,044 mi
USER ENTERED Coolant leak
USER ENTERED offside front has a cut on wall
Aug 2012 PASS 82,331 mi None recorded
Mar 2014 FAIL 85,476 mi
FAIL Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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)
USER ENTERED Offside front tyre wearing thin
USER ENTERED nearside rear tyre perished
Mar 2014 PASS 85,476 mi
USER ENTERED Offside front tyre wearing thin
USER ENTERED nearside rear tyre perished
Jun 2015 PASS 86,774 mi None recorded
Jun 2016 FAIL 88,503 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Jun 2016 PASS 88,503 mi None recorded
Jun 2017 PASS 90,506 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
Jun 2018 FAIL 92,192 mi
PRS Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Jun 2018 PASS 92,192 mi
MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Jun 2019 FAIL 93,949 mi
DANGEROUS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY offside front worn on outer edge
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Jun 2019 PASS 93,951 mi
ADVISORY offside front worn on outer edge
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Jun 2020 FAIL 95,623 mi
PRS Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PRS Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY reverse lights not working
MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Jun 2020 PASS 95,623 mi
ADVISORY reverse lights not working
MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Jun 2021 PASS 96,825 mi
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Jun 2022 PASS 98,177 mi
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Jun 2023 FAIL 99,733 mi
PRS Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Jun 2023 PASS 99,733 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Jun 2024 PASS 101,033 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
Jun 2025 PASS 102,351 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Want the full report on BF53 LDE?

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 BF53 LDE, 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.