BK56 GBX

2006 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
FORD
Year
2006
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1998 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 22 June 2017
Last recorded mileage
80,017 mi

AI verdict AVOID 46/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2006 Ford has 9 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 80,017 miles. The vehicle's high mileage and extensive service gaps further compound its poor condition.

The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 12,339 miles/year, with a significant drop from 28,669 miles in 2012 to 2,718 miles in 2013, indicating a potential odometer fraud or a major change in usage.

Things to check

  • 2013-04-06 FAIL: Offside Front Suspension arm excessive play in ball joint.
  • 2013-04-06 FAIL: Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged.
  • 2012-04-17 ADVISORY: Nearside Front and Offside Front brake discs worn/pitted.
  • 2016-06-22 FAIL: Exhaust system corroded.

Working in its favour

  • No recent MOT failures or advisories since the June 2016 test.
  • The vehicle has a consistent, albeit high, mileage history.
  • The car has a long MOT history, providing a comprehensive record of its condition.

Mileage history

Sep 2009: 80,017 mi FAILSep 2009: 80,017 mi PASSApr 2012: 108,686 mi PASSApr 2013: 111,404 mi FAILApr 2013: 111,404 mi PASSMar 2014: 118,682 mi PASSMar 2015: 125,901 mi PASSJun 2016: 129,313 mi FAILJun 2016: 129,343 mi PASS129k105k80kSep 2009Jun 2016

MOT test history — 6/9 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2009 FAIL 80,017 mi
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
ADVISORY Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Sep 2009 PASS 80,017 mi None recorded
Apr 2012 PASS 108,686 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front 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 Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Apr 2013 FAIL 111,404 mi
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Apr 2013 PASS 111,404 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Mar 2014 PASS 118,682 mi None recorded
Mar 2015 PASS 125,901 mi None recorded
Jun 2016 FAIL 129,313 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link bar (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link bar (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link bar (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
ADVISORY engine management light on
ADVISORY rear exhaust box corroded
ADVISORY rear subframe bushes worn
ADVISORY front brake discs worn
ADVISORY Oil leak
ADVISORY rear brake discs corroded
ADVISORY windscreen chipped
Jun 2016 PASS 129,343 mi
ADVISORY rear exhaust box corroded
ADVISORY rear subframe bushes worn
ADVISORY front brake discs worn
ADVISORY Oil leak
ADVISORY rear brake discs corroded
ADVISORY windscreen chipped

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BK56 GBX, 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.