BJ54 DJU

2004 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
FORD
Year
2004
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1596 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 2 July 2017
Last recorded mileage
48,127 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 54/100

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

This 2004 Ford has 14 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 48,127 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the pattern of wear suggests significant upcoming maintenance costs.

The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 14,150 miles/year, with a notable spike in 2012-2013 (33,233 miles in one year) and a subsequent drop in recent years, indicating inconsistent driving patterns.

Things to check

  • Recurring major brake failures (Mar 2008, Jun 2013, Jun 2014) and advisories (Jun 2010, Jun 2011) indicate chronic wear.
  • Persistent tyre issues (Jun 2009, Jun 2010, Jun 2011, Jun 2014) and suspension advisories (Jun 2013, Jun 2014) show a pattern of neglect.
  • High mileage (48,127 mi in 22 years) for a 2004 vehicle suggests heavy use and accelerated wear.
  • The vehicle is currently on SORN status with no valid MOT, requiring immediate re-registration and inspection.

Working in its favour

  • The vehicle has consistently passed its MOT tests since 2007, despite the recurring issues.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering is present in the MOT history.
  • The car has a long, consistent service history, which is a positive for its age.
  • The 3-star Euro NCAP safety rating for 2017 is a positive for modern safety standards.

Mileage history

Oct 2007: 48,127 mi PASSMar 2008: 52,182 mi FAILMar 2008: 52,182 mi PASSJun 2009: 65,628 mi PASSJun 2010: 83,911 mi PASSJun 2011: 106,306 mi FAILJun 2011: 106,306 mi PASSJun 2012: 139,539 mi PASSJun 2013: 152,319 mi FAILJul 2013: 152,319 mi PASSJun 2014: 162,880 mi FAILJun 2014: 162,880 mi PASSJul 2015: 169,245 mi PASSJul 2016: 177,020 mi PASS177k113k48kOct 2007Jul 2016

MOT test history — 10/14 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2007 PASS 48,127 mi None recorded
Mar 2008 FAIL 52,182 mi
FAIL Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
USER ENTERED both rear tyres perished.
Mar 2008 PASS 52,182 mi None recorded
Jun 2009 PASS 65,628 mi None recorded
Jun 2010 PASS 83,911 mi None recorded
Jun 2011 FAIL 106,306 mi
PRS Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PRS Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED Front brake disc's worn
Jun 2011 PASS 106,306 mi
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED Front brake disc's worn
Jun 2012 PASS 139,539 mi
USER ENTERED rear tyre have 3mm tread left
Jun 2013 FAIL 152,319 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FAIL Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
FAIL Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FAIL Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Coolant leak
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Jul 2013 PASS 152,319 mi
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Coolant leak
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Jun 2014 FAIL 162,880 mi
FAIL Horn not working (1.6.2a)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2014 PASS 162,880 mi None recorded
Jul 2015 PASS 169,245 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 2016 PASS 177,020 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ54 DJU, 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.