BK54 VWL

2004 PEUGEOT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
PEUGEOT
Year
2004
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1997 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 18 December 2023
Last recorded mileage
24,599 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 2004 Peugeot has 23 MOT tests on record with a 70% pass rate and 24,599 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with a SORN tax status, making it unroadworthy and uninsurable.

The vehicle shows a critical mileage anomaly: 178 miles recorded between Jan 2004 and Oct 2018, followed by a significant spike to 151,176 miles by Oct 2018, indicating a major data integrity issue.

Things to check

  • MOT not valid since 2023-12-18; vehicle is unroadworthy and uninsurable.
  • Recurring major failures in lights, suspension, brakes, and bodywork across multiple tests.
  • Engine/Oil failure in Oct 2020 is a critical system for a 2004 diesel.
  • Corroded sill from Oct 2020 is a major structural integrity concern.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2018): 4-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 7 historical failures
  • No positive green flags are present in the MOT history for this 2004 vehicle.

Mileage history

Oct 2007: 24,599 mi PASSOct 2008: 33,594 mi PASSOct 2009: 42,170 mi FAILOct 2009: 42,170 mi PASSOct 2010: 51,722 mi FAILOct 2010: 51,722 mi PASSSep 2011: 61,582 mi PASSOct 2012: 70,222 mi PASSOct 2013: 78,373 mi FAILOct 2013: 78,373 mi PASSOct 2014: 86,900 mi PASSOct 2015: 102,793 mi FAILOct 2015: 102,822 mi FAILOct 2015: 102,822 mi PASSOct 2016: 120,983 mi PASSOct 2017: 134,650 mi PASSOct 2018: 151,176 mi FAILOct 2018: 151,176 mi PASSOct 2019: 162,602 mi PASSOct 2020: 166,502 mi FAILDec 2020: 166,526 mi PASSDec 2021: 172,346 mi PASSDec 2022: 179,211 mi PASS179k102k25kOct 2007Dec 2022

MOT test history — 16/23 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2007 PASS 24,599 mi None recorded
Oct 2008 PASS 33,594 mi None recorded
Oct 2009 FAIL 42,170 mi
FAIL Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Oct 2009 PASS 42,170 mi None recorded
Oct 2010 FAIL 51,722 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oct 2010 PASS 51,722 mi None recorded
Sep 2011 PASS 61,582 mi None recorded
Oct 2012 PASS 70,222 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)
Oct 2013 FAIL 78,373 mi
PRS Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oct 2013 PASS 78,373 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oct 2014 PASS 86,900 mi None recorded
Oct 2015 FAIL 102,793 mi
FAIL Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL front brake recording little or no effort DUE TO INNER FACE OF DISC'S IN A POOR WAY. (3.7.B.5a)
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oct 2015 FAIL 102,822 mi
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
ADVISORY Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
ADVISORY nail in n/s/r tyre
ADVISORY uneven wear on n/s/r tyre inner edge
FAIL Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Oct 2015 PASS 102,822 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
ADVISORY Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY nail in n/s/r tyre
ADVISORY uneven wear on n/s/r tyre inner edge
Oct 2016 PASS 120,983 mi
ADVISORY Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S (2.5.C.1a)
Oct 2017 PASS 134,650 mi
ADVISORY Advise play in o,s link rod
Oct 2018 FAIL 151,176 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oct 2018 PASS 151,176 mi None recorded
Oct 2019 PASS 162,602 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oct 2020 FAIL 166,502 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY EML light on
ADVISORY Offside Front Chip in the screen
MAJOR Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Dec 2020 PASS 166,526 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Dec 2021 PASS 172,346 mi
ADVISORY Advise general corrosion.
Dec 2022 PASS 179,211 mi
MINOR Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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