BF54 TWL

2004 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VAUXHALL
Year
2004
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 26 April 2019
Last recorded mileage
19,540 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 52/100

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

This 2004 Vauxhall has 19 MOT tests on record with a 63% pass rate and 19,540 miles. While mileage is low for its age, the pattern of recurring issues and recent advisories on critical components warrant significant caution.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage averaging 6,985 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent clean MOT pass in April 2018.

Things to check

  • Recurring major failures: 7 test failures across 19 MOTs, including tyres (7 tests), exhaust (6 tests), and anti-roll bar link (5 tests).
  • Persistent advisories: 10 recurring advisories for emissions across 4 separate tests, indicating an unresolved underlying issue.
  • Recent advisories: April 2018 MOT noted 'Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured' and 'Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil', both requiring immediate attention.
  • Major failure history: May 2017 MOT failed for 'Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour' and 'Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play.'

Working in its favour

  • Consistent low mileage: 6,985 miles/year average, significantly below UK average, suggesting light use.
  • Recent clean MOT: April 2018 MOT passed with no failures, indicating current roadworthiness despite past issues.
  • No odometer fraud: Mileage trajectory is consistent with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes.
  • Euro NCAP rating: 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its age.

Mileage history

Jul 2007: 19,540 mi PASSOct 2008: 27,556 mi PASSNov 2009: 35,388 mi PASSMay 2010: 37,491 mi FAILMay 2010: 37,491 mi PASSMay 2011: 47,478 mi FAILMay 2011: 47,478 mi PASSMay 2012: 56,559 mi FAILMay 2012: 56,559 mi PASSMay 2013: 65,777 mi FAILMay 2013: 65,816 mi PASSJun 2014: 75,440 mi PASSJun 2015: 82,745 mi FAILJun 2015: 82,751 mi PASSJun 2016: 91,114 mi FAILJun 2016: 91,114 mi PASSMay 2017: 96,543 mi FAILMay 2017: 96,553 mi PASSApr 2018: 100,088 mi PASS100k60k20kJul 2007Apr 2018

MOT test history — 12/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2007 PASS 19,540 mi None recorded
Oct 2008 PASS 27,556 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nov 2009 PASS 35,388 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED both front wiper blades splitting
USER ENTERED nearside front tyre worn bald on edges of treads
USER ENTERED cuts in rear tyre treads
May 2010 FAIL 37,491 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
May 2010 PASS 37,491 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED 1. Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
May 2011 FAIL 47,478 mi
FAIL Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
PRS Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
PRS Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
ADVISORY Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
May 2011 PASS 47,478 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
May 2012 FAIL 56,559 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
USER ENTERED exhaust deteriorating.
May 2012 PASS 56,559 mi
USER ENTERED exhaust deteriorating.
May 2013 FAIL 65,777 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
May 2013 PASS 65,816 mi None recorded
Jun 2014 PASS 75,440 mi None recorded
Jun 2015 FAIL 82,745 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Jun 2015 PASS 82,751 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Jun 2016 FAIL 91,114 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY nearside rear tyre has a nail in it
ADVISORY offside wing mirror taped up.
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY rear exhaust system in poor condition
Jun 2016 PASS 91,114 mi
ADVISORY nearside rear tyre has a nail in it
ADVISORY offside wing mirror taped up.
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY rear exhaust system in poor condition
May 2017 FAIL 96,543 mi
FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
May 2017 PASS 96,553 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Apr 2018 PASS 100,088 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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