BJ05 CRU

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
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1596 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
5 February 2027 (236 days away)
Last recorded mileage
11,627 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 2005 Ford has 24 MOT tests on record with a 79% pass rate and 11,627 miles. The extremely low annual usage (2,306 miles/year) raises significant questions about its maintenance and true condition.

The vehicle shows extremely low mileage of 48,617 miles over 21 years, averaging only 2,306 miles per year, which is significantly below the UK average of 8,000 miles per year.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS brake failure recorded on 2026-01-31 (test 5) — immediate safety concern.
  • Extremely low annual mileage (2,306 miles/year) for a 21-year-old vehicle, suggesting long periods of inactivity.
  • Recurring tyre advisories (Jan 2020, Feb 2021, Jan 2022, Jan 2023, Jan 2024, Jan 2025) and a major failure (Feb 2021) indicate chronic wear.
  • Recurring engine oil advisories (Jan 2020, Feb 2021, Jan 2022, Jan 2023, Jan 2024, Jan 2025) suggest a persistent maintenance issue.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2027-02-05, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No recurring failures on critical safety systems like brakes or steering after initial issues were addressed.
  • Consistent retest passes after failures, showing prompt owner action to rectify defects.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.

Mileage history

Mar 2008: 11,627 mi PASSMar 2009: 15,102 mi PASSFeb 2010: 18,923 mi PASSFeb 2011: 22,201 mi PASSJan 2012: 26,204 mi PASSJan 2013: 29,736 mi PASSJan 2014: 32,307 mi PASSJan 2015: 34,965 mi PASSJan 2016: 36,771 mi FAILJan 2016: 36,789 mi PASSJan 2017: 38,401 mi FAILJan 2017: 38,439 mi PASSFeb 2018: 39,953 mi PASSFeb 2019: 41,221 mi PASSJan 2020: 42,639 mi PASSFeb 2021: 43,537 mi FAILFeb 2021: 43,538 mi PASSJan 2022: 44,397 mi FAILJan 2022: 44,399 mi PASSJan 2023: 45,570 mi PASSJan 2024: 46,855 mi PASSJan 2025: 47,858 mi FAILJan 2025: 47,868 mi PASSJan 2026: 48,617 mi PASS49k30k12kMar 2008Jan 2026

MOT test history — 19/24 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2008 PASS 11,627 mi None recorded
Mar 2009 PASS 15,102 mi None recorded
Feb 2010 PASS 18,923 mi None recorded
Feb 2011 PASS 22,201 mi None recorded
Jan 2012 PASS 26,204 mi None recorded
Jan 2013 PASS 29,736 mi None recorded
Jan 2014 PASS 32,307 mi None recorded
Jan 2015 PASS 34,965 mi
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Jan 2016 FAIL 36,771 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Jan 2016 PASS 36,789 mi None recorded
Jan 2017 FAIL 38,401 mi
FAIL Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Jan 2017 PASS 38,439 mi None recorded
Feb 2018 PASS 39,953 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
Feb 2019 PASS 41,221 mi None recorded
Jan 2020 PASS 42,639 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Feb 2021 FAIL 43,537 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Feb 2021 PASS 43,538 mi None recorded
Jan 2022 FAIL 44,397 mi
ADVISORY Offside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Jan 2022 PASS 44,399 mi
ADVISORY Offside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Jan 2023 PASS 45,570 mi None recorded
Jan 2024 PASS 46,855 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jan 2025 FAIL 47,858 mi
MAJOR Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY oil leak offside driveshaft seal
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jan 2025 PASS 47,868 mi
ADVISORY oil leak offside driveshaft seal
Jan 2026 PASS 48,617 mi
ADVISORY Offside Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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