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
- DIESEL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1998 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 30 March 2018
- Last recorded mileage
- 45,037 mi
AI verdict AVOID 34/100
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 18 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 45,037 miles. The vehicle's high mileage for its age, combined with a 2016 service gap and a 2018 MOT expiry, makes it a high-risk purchase.
The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 12,270 miles per year, significantly above the UK average of 8,000, with a notable 2016 service gap and a 2018 MOT expiry.
Things to check
- Deeply troubled MOT history with 6 failures and 7 major recurring defects.
- Brake system failures and advisories are a recurring pattern across multiple tests.
- Tyre condition advisories and failures are a persistent issue throughout its history.
- The 2016 service gap and 2018 MOT expiry indicate potential neglect or administrative issues.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 6 historical failures
- No specific green flags are present in the MOT history for this vehicle.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/18 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2007 | PASS | 45,037 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2008 | PASS | 61,724 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) ADVISORY Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
|
| Mar 2009 | PASS | 76,987 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Mar 2010 | FAIL | 93,188 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) ADVISORY Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) ADVISORY Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) 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 Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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| Mar 2010 | PASS | 93,188 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) ADVISORY Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
|
| Jul 2010 | PASS | 98,977 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2010 | PASS | 98,980 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2011 | FAIL | 111,617 mi |
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Jul 2011 | PASS | 111,617 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Jul 2012 | PASS | 124,892 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2013 | FAIL | 136,667 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
|
| Aug 2013 | PASS | 136,672 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2014 | FAIL | 145,648 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) FAIL Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) FAIL Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) FAIL Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) FAIL Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) FAIL Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) FAIL Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) FAIL Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) USER ENTERED Tailgate does not open USER ENTERED Oil leak USER ENTERED Nail in nearside front tyre USER ENTERED Brake pedal anti slip deteriorated USER ENTERED Clutch pedal anti slip deteriorated
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| Aug 2014 | PASS | 145,650 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) USER ENTERED Nail in nearside front tyre USER ENTERED Brake pedal anti slip deteriorated USER ENTERED Clutch pedal anti slip deteriorated
|
| Sep 2015 | FAIL | 152,868 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) FAIL Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) FAIL Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) 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)
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| Sep 2015 | PASS | 152,868 mi |
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)
|
| Mar 2017 | FAIL | 162,647 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) FAIL Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) FAIL Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2) FAIL Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (7.1.2) FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY oil leak
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| Mar 2017 | PASS | 162,647 mi |
ADVISORY oil leak
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BK04 MME, 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.