BJ04 VJU

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
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1995 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 10 April 2016
Last recorded mileage
35,236 mi

AI verdict AVOID 35/100

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 15 MOT tests on record with a 60% pass rate and 35,236 miles. The vehicle is currently untaxed and has no valid MOT, making it unroadworthy and uninsurable.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 11,675 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, but the car's age and recurring failures are significant concerns.

Things to check

  • Six major failures across 15 MOT tests (2004–2015) indicates chronic neglect.
  • Recurring suspension, brake, and tyre advisories and failures point to systemic structural wear.
  • The vehicle is currently untaxed and has no valid MOT, making it unroadworthy and uninsurable.
  • The 22-year-old vehicle with low mileage (35,236 mi) suggests long periods of inactivity or poor maintenance.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 6 historical failures
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 11,675 miles/year, indicating regular use.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating (2017), suggesting good inherent safety features.

Mileage history

May 2007: 35,236 mi PASSMay 2008: 46,787 mi PASSMay 2009: 57,720 mi PASSMay 2010: 67,790 mi FAILMay 2010: 67,790 mi PASSMay 2011: 77,913 mi FAILMay 2011: 78,110 mi PASSMay 2012: 89,881 mi FAILMay 2012: 89,969 mi PASSApr 2013: 96,306 mi FAILApr 2013: 96,306 mi PASSMar 2014: 110,309 mi FAILMar 2014: 110,309 mi PASSApr 2015: 131,599 mi PASSApr 2015: 131,599 mi FAIL132k83k35kMay 2007Apr 2015

MOT test history — 9/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2007 PASS 35,236 mi None recorded
May 2008 PASS 46,787 mi None recorded
May 2009 PASS 57,720 mi None recorded
May 2010 FAIL 67,790 mi
FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
May 2010 PASS 67,790 mi None recorded
May 2011 FAIL 77,913 mi
FAIL Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
USER ENTERED front discs worn
May 2011 PASS 78,110 mi None recorded
May 2012 FAIL 89,881 mi
FAIL Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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)
May 2012 PASS 89,969 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)
Apr 2013 FAIL 96,306 mi
FAIL Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Apr 2013 PASS 96,306 mi None recorded
Mar 2014 FAIL 110,309 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Battery insecure (1.9.1)
FAIL Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED Rear Disks Wearing Thin
Mar 2014 PASS 110,309 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED Rear Disks Wearing Thin
Apr 2015 PASS 131,599 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED surface corrosion on nearside brake pipes
USER ENTERED wear on nearside rear tyre
USER ENTERED wear on offside rear tyre
USER ENTERED rear exhaust deteriorating
Apr 2015 FAIL 131,599 mi
PRS Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PRS Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PRS Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED surface corrosion on nearside brake pipes
USER ENTERED wear on nearside rear tyre
USER ENTERED wear on offside rear tyre
USER ENTERED rear exhaust deteriorating

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