BJ05 WLG

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
1999 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 7 November 2018
Last recorded mileage
26,807 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 57/100

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 13 MOT tests on record with a 77% pass rate and 26,807 miles. While mileage is consistent, the pattern of issues suggests significant ongoing maintenance needs.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 8,466 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, showing normal usage over 21 years.

Things to check

  • Recurring suspension arm failures and advisories across 6 tests (Oct 2012, Oct 2014, Nov 2014, Oct 2013, Oct 2012).
  • Recurring lighting failures and advisories across 5 tests (Oct 2012, Nov 2014, Oct 2013, Oct 2012, Oct 2013).
  • Recurring tyre failures and advisories across 4 tests (Oct 2012, Nov 2014, Oct 2013, Oct 2012).
  • Recurring brake pad failures and advisories across 3 tests (Nov 2017, Oct 2013, Oct 2012).

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 8,466 miles/year, indicating normal usage.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation in the MOT history.
  • All major failures were promptly rectified and retested, showing responsive ownership.

Mileage history

Apr 2008: 26,807 mi PASSJun 2009: 37,310 mi PASSSep 2010: 59,442 mi PASSNov 2011: 65,686 mi PASSOct 2012: 75,748 mi FAILNov 2012: 75,772 mi PASSOct 2013: 84,071 mi PASSOct 2014: 90,408 mi FAILNov 2014: 90,450 mi PASSNov 2015: 94,512 mi PASSNov 2016: 100,879 mi PASSNov 2017: 108,863 mi FAILNov 2017: 108,876 mi PASS109k68k27kApr 2008Nov 2017

MOT test history — 10/13 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2008 PASS 26,807 mi None recorded
Jun 2009 PASS 37,310 mi None recorded
Sep 2010 PASS 59,442 mi None recorded
Nov 2011 PASS 65,686 mi None recorded
Oct 2012 FAIL 75,748 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED o/s/f worn on inner edge.
Nov 2012 PASS 75,772 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED o/s/f worn on inner edge.
Oct 2013 PASS 84,071 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)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oct 2014 FAIL 90,408 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED Coolant leak
USER ENTERED O/S/R brake disc excessivly worn/pitted
Nov 2014 PASS 90,450 mi
USER ENTERED Coolant leak
Nov 2015 PASS 94,512 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nov 2016 PASS 100,879 mi None recorded
Nov 2017 FAIL 108,863 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nov 2017 PASS 108,876 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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