2004 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VAUXHALL
- Year
- 2004
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- WHITE
- Engine
- 1248 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 14 October 2014
- Last recorded mileage
- 79,332 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 49/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2004 Vauxhall has 12 MOT tests on record with a 58% pass rate and 79,332 miles. While it has a valid Euro NCAP safety rating, the high mileage and recurring issues present significant risks.
The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 14,231 miles per year, with a notable spike of 24,193 miles between Dec 2012 and Oct 2013.
Things to check
- 5 major brake failures across 12 MOT tests (e.g., Dec 2008, Nov 2011) indicate chronic neglect.
- 10 recurring emissions advisories (e.g., Dec 2008, Oct 2013) suggest a persistent underlying issue.
- High annual mileage (14,231 mi/yr) compared to UK average (8,000 mi/yr) will accelerate wear.
- The vehicle is currently Untaxed and Not Valid for MOT, requiring immediate re-registration and inspection.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) provides a high level of safety for a 2004 vehicle.
- Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or round numbers, indicating genuine usage.
- The vehicle has a long, documented MOT history, providing full transparency on its past condition.
- No recent MOT failures, suggesting the owner has been proactive in addressing immediate test failures.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/12 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2007 | FAIL | 79,332 mi |
FAIL Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) FAIL Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) FAIL Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) FAIL Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED Non obligatory mirror damaged USER ENTERED Coolant leak
|
| Oct 2007 | PASS | 79,332 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2008 | FAIL | 84,494 mi |
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) FAIL Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3) FAIL Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) ADVISORY Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
|
| Dec 2008 | PASS | 84,496 mi |
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) ADVISORY Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
|
| Nov 2009 | FAIL | 93,112 mi |
FAIL Horn not working (1.6.2a) FAIL Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) FAIL Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) ADVISORY Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) ADVISORY Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) USER ENTERED nearside front tyre inner edge scrubbed USER ENTERED offside front tyre inner edge devoid of tread
|
| Dec 2009 | PASS | 93,146 mi |
ADVISORY Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) ADVISORY Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) USER ENTERED nearside front tyre inner edge scrubbed USER ENTERED offside front tyre inner edge devoid of tread
|
| Nov 2010 | PASS | 98,680 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Nov 2011 | FAIL | 107,102 mi |
FAIL Horn not working (1.6.2a) FAIL Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) FAIL Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED n/s/f inner c.v boot split
|
| Dec 2011 | PASS | 107,223 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2012 | PASS | 115,166 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
|
| Oct 2013 | FAIL | 139,359 mi |
FAIL Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) FAIL Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) USER ENTERED Oil leak
|
| Oct 2013 | PASS | 139,395 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BK04 DPE, 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.