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
- 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 17 April 2014
- Last recorded mileage
- 81,485 mi
AI verdict AVOID 42/100
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 12 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 81,485 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2014-04-17, which is a critical red flag.
The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 20,353 miles per year, significantly above the UK average of 8,000 miles. This is compounded by a 6-year MOT gap (2007) and a 3-year gap (2010), raising serious mileage integrity concerns.
Things to check
- MOT status is 'Not valid' with expiry 2014-04-17, indicating no current MOT.
- Four major failures recorded across 12 tests, including brakes, suspension, and steering.
- Recurring major defects in lights (5 failures), brakes (3 advisories), and suspension (4 advisories).
- High annual mileage of 20,353 miles/yr, significantly above UK average, raises wear concerns.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
- No specific green flags are present in the MOT history for this 23-year-old vehicle.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/12 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2006 | PASS | 81,485 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3) USER ENTERED Nail in nearside rear tyre
|
| Nov 2006 | PASS | 83,942 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2008 | PASS | 124,042 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
|
| Dec 2008 | PASS | 161,453 mi |
USER ENTERED O/s.rear tyre wearing unevenly.
|
| Dec 2009 | FAIL | 179,884 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) FAIL Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
|
| Dec 2009 | PASS | 179,884 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2011 | FAIL | 192,067 mi |
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) FAIL Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
|
| Jan 2011 | PASS | 192,068 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2012 | FAIL | 199,264 mi |
FAIL Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
|
| Apr 2012 | PASS | 199,266 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2013 | FAIL | 208,473 mi |
FAIL Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) FAIL Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2) FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) FAIL Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Mar 2013 | PASS | 208,496 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BK53 SCV, 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.