BJ04 DLD

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
BLACK
Engine
1242 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
28 January 2027 (228 days away)
Last recorded mileage
32,897 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 50/100

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 70% pass rate and 32,897 miles. While mileage is normal for its age, the repeated failures and advisories point to ongoing maintenance needs.

The vehicle shows normal usage with 32,897 miles over 22 years, but a significant drop in annual mileage from 10,000+ to 2,500+ miles in recent years (2024-2026) is a red flag.

Things to check

  • Jan 2024: Failed MOT with advisory for 'Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak' — a major safety concern.
  • Jan 2025: Failed MOT twice before passing, indicating unresolved issues and poor maintenance.
  • Jan 2026: Passed MOT but still carries advisories for 'Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit' and 'Brake hose slightly deteriorated'.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 8 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until January 2027, providing immediate peace of mind.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory over its 22-year lifespan, no fraud detected.
  • No DANGEROUS defects recorded in the MOT history, indicating no immediate road safety hazards.

Mileage history

Apr 2007: 32,897 mi PASSApr 2008: 35,211 mi PASSMar 2009: 37,799 mi PASSApr 2010: 40,340 mi PASSMar 2011: 46,402 mi PASSApr 2012: 51,847 mi FAILApr 2012: 51,847 mi PASSApr 2013: 57,096 mi PASSApr 2014: 66,170 mi FAILApr 2014: 66,170 mi PASSApr 2015: 77,414 mi PASSApr 2016: 90,872 mi PASSApr 2017: 103,273 mi PASSJan 2019: 113,033 mi FAILJan 2019: 113,033 mi PASSJan 2020: 119,720 mi FAILJan 2020: 119,720 mi PASSJan 2021: 124,800 mi PASSJan 2022: 134,944 mi FAILJan 2022: 134,944 mi PASSJan 2023: 145,674 mi PASSJan 2024: 149,661 mi FAILJan 2024: 149,661 mi PASSJan 2025: 152,136 mi FAILJan 2025: 152,136 mi FAILJan 2025: 152,136 mi PASSJan 2026: 156,503 mi PASS157k95k33kApr 2007Jan 2026

MOT test history — 19/27 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2007 PASS 32,897 mi None recorded
Apr 2008 PASS 35,211 mi None recorded
Mar 2009 PASS 37,799 mi None recorded
Apr 2010 PASS 40,340 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)
Mar 2011 PASS 46,402 mi None recorded
Apr 2012 FAIL 51,847 mi
PRS Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Apr 2012 PASS 51,847 mi None recorded
Apr 2013 PASS 57,096 mi
USER ENTERED wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked
Apr 2014 FAIL 66,170 mi
PRS Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Apr 2014 PASS 66,170 mi None recorded
Apr 2015 PASS 77,414 mi None recorded
Apr 2016 PASS 90,872 mi None recorded
Apr 2017 PASS 103,273 mi None recorded
Jan 2019 FAIL 113,033 mi
PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PRS Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Jan 2019 PASS 113,033 mi None recorded
Jan 2020 FAIL 119,720 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Jan 2020 PASS 119,720 mi None recorded
Jan 2021 PASS 124,800 mi None recorded
Jan 2022 FAIL 134,944 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Jan 2022 PASS 134,944 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Jan 2023 PASS 145,674 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jan 2024 FAIL 149,661 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Jan 2024 PASS 149,661 mi
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Jan 2025 FAIL 152,136 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Jan 2025 FAIL 152,136 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Jan 2025 PASS 152,136 mi None recorded
Jan 2026 PASS 156,503 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear 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))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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