BJ53 WDK

2003 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
FORD
Year
2003
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1596 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
23 April 2027 (312 days away)
Last recorded mileage
42,809 mi

AI verdict AVOID 22/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2003 Ford has 26 MOT tests on record with a 81% pass rate and 42,809 miles. The odometer tampering risk makes this vehicle unassessable for purchase.

A critical mileage decrease of 19,322 miles was recorded between Mar 2020 (126,208 mi) and Mar 2021 (106,886 mi), indicating possible odometer tampering.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Mar 2020 (126,208 mi) and Mar 2021 (106,886 mi) — possible odometer tamper
  • Mileage decreased by 19,322 miles between Mar 2020 (126,208 mi) and Mar 2021 (106,886 mi).
  • Major failure for Offside Track rod end ball joint excessive play on Mar 2025.
  • Extensive recurring advisories on critical safety systems: suspension (10 advisories), brakes (8 advisories).

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until April 2027, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories since the March 2025 pass.
  • Consistent annual mileage after the initial anomaly, suggesting regular use.
  • No dangerous defects or recurring failures on the most recent MOT tests.

Mileage history

Oct 2006: 42,809 mi FAILOct 2006: 42,809 mi PASSApr 2007: 47,073 mi PASSApr 2008: 55,701 mi PASSApr 2009: 61,539 mi PASSApr 2010: 66,563 mi PASSApr 2011: 71,287 mi PASSApr 2012: 75,492 mi PASSApr 2013: 80,862 mi PASSApr 2014: 84,786 mi PASSApr 2015: 88,690 mi PASSMar 2016: 91,599 mi FAILMar 2016: 91,599 mi PASSApr 2017: 94,898 mi FAILApr 2017: 94,898 mi PASSApr 2018: 98,367 mi FAILApr 2018: 98,367 mi PASSApr 2019: 101,587 mi PASSMar 2020: 126,208 mi PASSMar 2021: 106,886 mi PASSMar 2022: 110,435 mi PASSMar 2023: 113,485 mi PASSApr 2024: 117,598 mi PASSMar 2025: 121,271 mi FAILMar 2025: 121,271 mi PASSApr 2026: 124,889 mi PASS126k85k43kOct 2006Apr 2026

MOT test history — 21/26 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2006 FAIL 42,809 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oct 2006 PASS 42,809 mi None recorded
Apr 2007 PASS 47,073 mi None recorded
Apr 2008 PASS 55,701 mi
USER ENTERED front tyres getting close to limit.
Apr 2009 PASS 61,539 mi None recorded
Apr 2010 PASS 66,563 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Apr 2011 PASS 71,287 mi None recorded
Apr 2012 PASS 75,492 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2013 PASS 80,862 mi None recorded
Apr 2014 PASS 84,786 mi
USER ENTERED coolant expansion bottle cracked & leaking
Apr 2015 PASS 88,690 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Mar 2016 FAIL 91,599 mi
ADVISORY Front wipers willnot park correctly
FAIL Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Mar 2016 PASS 91,599 mi
ADVISORY Front wipers willnot park correctly
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Apr 2017 FAIL 94,898 mi
FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Apr 2017 PASS 94,898 mi None recorded
Apr 2018 FAIL 98,367 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
FAIL Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
FAIL Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Apr 2018 PASS 98,367 mi None recorded
Apr 2019 PASS 101,587 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))
Mar 2020 PASS 126,208 mi None recorded
Mar 2021 PASS 106,886 mi None recorded
Mar 2022 PASS 110,435 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Mar 2023 PASS 113,485 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Apr 2024 PASS 117,598 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe bracket corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Mar 2025 FAIL 121,271 mi
MAJOR Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi pipe bracket (6.1.2 (a))
Mar 2025 PASS 121,271 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Apr 2026 PASS 124,889 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ53 WDK, 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.