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
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1388 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 21 April 2024
- Last recorded mileage
- 16,644 mi
AI verdict AVOID 36/100
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 25 MOT tests on record with a 68% pass rate and 16,644 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2024-04-21, which is highly irregular.
The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage of 6,541 miles/yr, averaging 16,644 miles over 22 years, which is highly unusual for a vehicle of this age.
Things to check
- MOT status is 'Not valid' with expiry 2024-04-21, indicating a significant and unexplained issue.
- Recurring major failures in critical safety systems: lights, suspension, brakes, and steering.
- Persistent advisories for exhaust, subframe, engine oil, and suspension arm across multiple tests.
- Dangerous tyre defects recorded in Apr 2019 and Apr 2023, indicating severe neglect.
Working in its favour
- No specific green flags are present in the MOT history for this vehicle.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 17/25 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | FAIL | 16,644 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) PRS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
|
| Apr 2007 | PASS | 16,644 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2008 | FAIL | 22,381 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
|
| Apr 2008 | PASS | 22,381 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2009 | PASS | 28,036 mi |
USER ENTERED slight side wall damage to near side rear tyre outer sidewall
|
| Apr 2010 | FAIL | 33,753 mi |
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Apr 2010 | PASS | 33,753 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Apr 2011 | FAIL | 38,771 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
|
| Apr 2011 | PASS | 38,771 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2012 | PASS | 44,532 mi |
USER ENTERED upper stop light not working
|
| Apr 2013 | PASS | 50,065 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a) USER ENTERED O/s front tyre small lump visible on outer sidewall.
|
| Apr 2014 | PASS | 52,017 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2015 | PASS | 63,510 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Apr 2016 | PASS | 71,553 mi |
ADVISORY O/s front tyre worn on edges ADVISORY N/s front tyre very worn on outer edge ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Apr 2017 | PASS | 80,135 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2018 | PASS | 88,946 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear shocker cover insecure
|
| Apr 2019 | FAIL | 98,160 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Apr 2019 | PASS | 98,160 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Mar 2020 | FAIL | 106,161 mi |
ADVISORY Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Mar 2020 | PASS | 106,161 mi |
ADVISORY Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
|
| Apr 2021 | PASS | 111,845 mi |
ADVISORY rear exhaust shield insecure ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) ADVISORY front exhaust flexi section deteriorated ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Apr 2022 | PASS | 117,867 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front 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 rear exhaust heat shield loose ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
|
| Apr 2023 | FAIL | 126,229 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) MAJOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
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| Apr 2023 | FAIL | 126,287 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) MAJOR Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x2 (4.7.2 (a)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside 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)) MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) MAJOR Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Central Rear Lower fuel lines corroded ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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| Apr 2023 | PASS | 126,287 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside 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)) MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Central Rear Lower fuel lines corroded ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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