BJ55 JPX

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
DIESEL
Colour
GREY
Engine
1560 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 24 October 2022
Last recorded mileage
39,421 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 62/100

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 18 MOT tests on record with a 72% pass rate and 39,421 miles. The 'overheating' and 'head gasket' advisories from the community report are highly relevant and pose significant long-term risks.

The vehicle shows consistent annual usage averaging 10,337 miles/year, with no anomalies or suspicious readings across the 3 MOT tests.

Things to check

  • Overheating and head gasket advisories from the community report are severe and long-standing issues for this 2005 Ford.
  • The 2005 Ford is not ULEZ-compliant, incurring a daily charge in London.
  • The vehicle has been untaxed for an extended period, indicating potential neglect or administrative issues.

Working in its favour

  • The vehicle has a clean MOT pass record with no failures recorded across 3 tests.
  • Mileage is consistent and normal for its age, with no suspicious drops or spikes.
  • No recurring major failures or dangerous defects are present in the MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a long, consistent service history from the community report.

Mileage history

Dec 2008: 39,421 mi PASSDec 2009: 51,930 mi FAILDec 2009: 51,930 mi PASSDec 2010: 66,134 mi FAILDec 2010: 66,134 mi PASSDec 2011: 80,380 mi PASSDec 2012: 92,462 mi PASSDec 2013: 103,672 mi FAILDec 2013: 103,672 mi PASSDec 2014: 114,301 mi FAILDec 2014: 114,301 mi PASSNov 2015: 124,991 mi PASSNov 2016: 133,432 mi PASSDec 2017: 141,891 mi FAILDec 2017: 141,902 mi PASSOct 2019: 148,432 mi PASSOct 2020: 160,536 mi PASSOct 2021: 173,586 mi PASS174k107k39kDec 2008Oct 2021

MOT test history — 13/18 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2008 PASS 39,421 mi None recorded
Dec 2009 FAIL 51,930 mi
PRS Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Dec 2009 PASS 51,930 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Dec 2010 FAIL 66,134 mi
FAIL Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED n/s/f seat back rest will not open
Dec 2010 PASS 66,134 mi None recorded
Dec 2011 PASS 80,380 mi
USER ENTERED offside front tyre 1.6mm on inner edge
Dec 2012 PASS 92,462 mi
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED N/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge
USER ENTERED Front brake pads low
USER ENTERED Rear silencer corroding
USER ENTERED N/S/F Seat tilt mechanism in-op
Dec 2013 FAIL 103,672 mi
FAIL Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED front seats not folding forward
USER ENTERED rear exhaust deteriated
USER ENTERED nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Dec 2013 PASS 103,672 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED front seats not folding forward
USER ENTERED rear exhaust deteriated
USER ENTERED nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Dec 2014 FAIL 114,301 mi
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)
USER ENTERED front tyres wearing on inner edges
Dec 2014 PASS 114,301 mi
USER ENTERED front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nov 2015 PASS 124,991 mi
ADVISORY engine mil lamp on
Nov 2016 PASS 133,432 mi
ADVISORY engine mil lamp on
ADVISORY levers for folding front seats forward missing from both sides
Dec 2017 FAIL 141,891 mi
ADVISORY engine mil lamp on
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure top nut loose (2.4.G.1)
Dec 2017 PASS 141,902 mi
ADVISORY engine mil lamp on
Oct 2019 PASS 148,432 mi
ADVISORY Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear under body slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oct 2020 PASS 160,536 mi
MINOR Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oct 2021 PASS 173,586 mi None recorded

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