BF55 LWL
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
- DIESEL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1998 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 18 September 2020
- Last recorded mileage
- 72,385 mi
AI verdict AVOID 45/100
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 20 MOT tests on record with a 60% pass rate and 72,385 miles. The vehicle's high mileage and numerous advisories point to significant and immediate repair costs.
The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 13,973 miles per year, with a notable spike of 21,002 miles between Sep 2018 and Sep 2019.
Things to check
- Dangerous steering defect recorded on 2018-09-19 (test 4).
- Major brake system failures in 2018-09-19 and 2019-09-19 tests.
- Major suspension failure on 2018-09-19 test.
- Dangerous tyre defects on 2018-09-19 test.
Working in its favour
- No recurring failures in the most recent MOT tests (2019-09-19).
- The vehicle has a consistent, high annual mileage, indicating regular use.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies.
- The vehicle has a long, documented MOT history since 2008.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/20 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | PASS | 72,385 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2009 | PASS | 81,927 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Aug 2010 | PASS | 92,518 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2011 | PASS | 105,290 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2012 | FAIL | 116,178 mi |
PRS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) PRS Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
|
| Aug 2012 | PASS | 116,178 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2013 | FAIL | 126,259 mi |
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Aug 2013 | PASS | 126,290 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2014 | FAIL | 136,398 mi |
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
|
| Aug 2014 | PASS | 136,398 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2015 | FAIL | 148,265 mi |
PRS Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
|
| Aug 2015 | PASS | 148,265 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2016 | FAIL | 153,504 mi |
FAIL Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) FAIL Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Aug 2016 | PASS | 153,508 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Aug 2017 | FAIL | 170,153 mi |
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) FAIL Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
|
| Aug 2017 | PASS | 170,161 mi |
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Sep 2018 | FAIL | 184,460 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) MAJOR Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) DANGEROUS Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
|
| Sep 2018 | PASS | 184,462 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY slight oil leak
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| Sep 2019 | FAIL | 205,464 mi |
PRS Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) PRS Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
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| Sep 2019 | PASS | 205,464 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
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