When is the MOT due on BJ05 JWU?

The MOT for BJ05 JWU is due 26 March 2027 (285 days away).

DVLA records show the tax status of BJ05 JWU as: Taxed.

How many MOT tests has BJ05 JWU had?

BJ05 JWU has 22 recorded MOT tests: 18 passed and 4 failed.

What is the mileage of BJ05 JWU?

The last recorded mileage at MOT was 51227 miles.

BJ05 JWU – 2005 FORD MOT History & Check

Vehicle details

Make & model: FORD
Year: 2005
Fuel: DIESEL

Colour: BLUE
Engine: 2198 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026): Taxed

MOT status (as of 11 June 2026): Valid
MOT due: 26 March 2027 (285 days away)
Last recorded mileage: 51,227 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 44/100

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 22 MOT tests on record with a 82% pass rate and 51,227 miles. The mileage is consistent, but the pattern of wear suggests significant future maintenance costs.

Mileage is consistent with UK average, showing 7,412 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, but a significant 2025 service gap is noted.

Things to check

Recurring major failures in brakes (6 times) and suspension (4 times) across 12 years of MOT history.
Major failures in steering (2 times) and lights (3 times) indicate widespread system neglect.
Exhaust advisories escalated to major failures, showing a pattern of corrosion and wear.
The 2025 service gap is a significant concern for a 21-year-old vehicle.

Working in its favour

Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
Consistent annual mileage averaging 7,412 miles/year, aligning with UK usage.
Valid MOT until March 2027, providing immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.

Mileage history

MOT test history — 18/22 passed

Date	Result	Mileage	Defects & advisories
Apr 2008	PASS	51,227 mi	None recorded
Jun 2009	PASS	59,249 mi	None recorded
Jul 2010	PASS	66,479 mi	None recorded
Jul 2011	PASS	70,588 mi	None recorded
Jul 2012	PASS	75,737 mi	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)
Jul 2013	PASS	80,587 mi	ADVISORY Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) USER ENTERED front tyres wearing on inner edges
Jul 2014	PASS	85,489 mi	None recorded
Jul 2015	PASS	91,337 mi	ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Jul 2016	PASS	97,773 mi	ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) ADVISORY Slight bind to offside front brake
Jul 2017	PASS	103,606 mi	None recorded
Jul 2018	FAIL	108,837 mi	MINOR Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) MINOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Jul 2018	PASS	108,839 mi	MINOR Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Jul 2019	PASS	113,777 mi	ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Front brake discs corroded
Aug 2020	FAIL	118,688 mi	MAJOR Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) MINOR Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Front brake discs corroded
Aug 2020	PASS	118,689 mi	MINOR Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Front brake discs corroded
Aug 2021	FAIL	123,002 mi	MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) MAJOR Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c)) MAJOR Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i)) MINOR Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front suspension ball joint boots deteriorated
Aug 2021	PASS	123,005 mi	ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i)) MINOR Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front suspension ball joint boots deteriorated
Aug 2022	PASS	128,746 mi	None recorded
Sep 2023	PASS	138,753 mi	ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nov 2024	FAIL	148,178 mi	MAJOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) MINOR Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) MAJOR Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Dec 2024	PASS	148,300 mi	MINOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) MINOR Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Mar 2026	PASS	157,493 mi	ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) MINOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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2005 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check