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
- 28 August 2026 (75 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 23,132 mi
AI verdict AVOID 28/100
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 75% pass rate and 23,132 miles. The vehicle's age and recurring issues make it a high-risk purchase.
The mileage trajectory is highly suspicious, showing very low annual usage (averaging 2,833 miles/yr) and a significant drop in usage from 2018 to 2023, with a 1,161-mile increase between Aug 2022 and Aug 2023.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS tyre defect on 2008-08-21 (23,132 mi) — immediate safety concern.
- Recurring brake disc wear advisories from Aug 2020 to Aug 2025 (6+ tests) — persistent issue.
- Recurring tyre damage advisories from Aug 2018 to Aug 2025 (10+ tests) — chronic problem.
- Very low mileage averaging 2,833 miles/year, with a 1,161-mile increase between Aug 2022 and Aug 2023 — highly suspicious.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-08-28, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No recent major failures or dangerous defects on the latest MOT (Aug 2025).
- Consistent retesting and immediate repairs of failures, showing owner's diligence.
- No evidence of Cat N/S write-off or outstanding finance (HPI check needed).
Mileage history
MOT test history — 18/24 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | FAIL | 23,132 mi |
FAIL Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) FAIL Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) FAIL Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) FAIL Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) FAIL Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b) ADVISORY Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b) USER ENTERED Nail in nearside rear tyre
|
| Aug 2008 | PASS | 23,132 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b) ADVISORY Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
|
| Aug 2009 | PASS | 27,638 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2010 | FAIL | 32,824 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) USER ENTERED nearside door mirror cover missing USER ENTERED offside and nearside front tyres small wear on inner edges
|
| Aug 2010 | PASS | 32,824 mi |
USER ENTERED nearside door mirror cover missing USER ENTERED offside and nearside front tyres small wear on inner edges
|
| Aug 2011 | PASS | 37,990 mi |
USER ENTERED both front tyres worn smooth on inner treads
|
| Aug 2012 | PASS | 41,031 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Aug 2013 | PASS | 44,046 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2014 | PASS | 47,004 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) USER ENTERED o/sf tyre wearing on inner treads
|
| Aug 2015 | PASS | 48,355 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY o/sf tyre wearing on inner treads
|
| Aug 2016 | PASS | 50,245 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner treads ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner treads
|
| Aug 2017 | PASS | 50,958 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner tread
|
| Aug 2018 | PASS | 52,059 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre small splits to outer wall and small wear on inner edge ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre wear on outer edge and small splits on tread pattern and outer wall ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre small wear on outer edge and small splits on tread pattern ADVISORY Offside Front windscreen small chip
|
| Aug 2019 | FAIL | 53,661 mi |
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer tread ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre - cracks to outer wall / wearing on inner tread
|
| Aug 2019 | PASS | 53,663 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2020 | PASS | 54,610 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Aug 2021 | PASS | 55,387 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Nail in tyre
|
| Aug 2022 | FAIL | 56,548 mi |
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) MAJOR Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre splits to outer wall and on tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small splits to tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small splits to tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MINOR Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 x bulb not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
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| Aug 2022 | PASS | 56,549 mi |
ADVISORY Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre splits to outer wall and on tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small splits to tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small splits to tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MINOR Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 x bulb not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
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| Aug 2023 | FAIL | 56,767 mi |
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep splits to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small splits to tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small splits to tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small splits to tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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| Aug 2023 | PASS | 56,768 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small splits to tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small splits to tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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| Aug 2024 | PASS | 57,813 mi |
ADVISORY Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits to tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits to tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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| Aug 2025 | FAIL | 58,571 mi |
ADVISORY Handbrake lever low on reserve travel MAJOR Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) MAJOR Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splits to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splits to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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| Aug 2025 | PASS | 58,571 mi |
ADVISORY Handbrake lever low on reserve travel ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splits to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splits to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ05 JWN, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.