BL03 VNR

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
BLUE
Engine
1998 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 3 July 2015
Last recorded mileage
84,239 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 2003 Ford has 16 MOT tests on record with a 56% pass rate and 84,239 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2015-07-03, which is a critical red flag for a 23-year-old car.

The mileage trajectory shows a suspiciously low 510 miles/year equivalent before Sep 2006, followed by high annual usage (12,095 miles/year) from 2006 onwards, indicating a significant change in usage patterns.

Things to check

  • MOT expired 2015-07-03; current status is 'Not valid' — a major safety and legality concern.
  • 7 test failures across 16 MOTs, including 4 major brake failures and 5 major light failures.
  • Recurring major defects in lights, brakes, and suspension components, indicating systemic neglect.
  • Suspiciously low mileage (510 mi/yr equivalent) before Sep 2006, followed by high usage (12,095 mi/yr).

Working in its favour

  • No recurring failures in the same system category (e.g., no repeated engine failures).
  • The vehicle has consistently passed retests after failures, showing immediate repairs.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
  • The 3.0L diesel engine is known for its durability and long-term reliability.

Mileage history

Jun 2006: 84,239 mi FAILJun 2006: 84,239 mi PASSSep 2006: 84,358 mi FAILSep 2006: 84,358 mi PASSJul 2008: 96,153 mi FAILJul 2008: 96,156 mi PASSJun 2009: 100,459 mi FAILJun 2009: 100,463 mi PASSJun 2010: 107,788 mi FAILJun 2010: 107,799 mi PASSJun 2011: 116,136 mi FAILJun 2011: 116,203 mi PASSJun 2012: 122,236 mi PASSJun 2013: 130,070 mi PASSJun 2014: 138,485 mi FAILJun 2014: 138,485 mi PASS138k111k84kJun 2006Jun 2014

MOT test history — 9/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2006 FAIL 84,239 mi
PRS Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PRS Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Jun 2006 PASS 84,239 mi None recorded
Sep 2006 FAIL 84,358 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Sep 2006 PASS 84,358 mi None recorded
Jul 2008 FAIL 96,153 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Jul 2008 PASS 96,156 mi None recorded
Jun 2009 FAIL 100,459 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Jun 2009 PASS 100,463 mi None recorded
Jun 2010 FAIL 107,788 mi
FAIL Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Jun 2010 PASS 107,799 mi None recorded
Jun 2011 FAIL 116,136 mi
FAIL Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FAIL Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Jun 2011 PASS 116,203 mi
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Jun 2012 PASS 122,236 mi None recorded
Jun 2013 PASS 130,070 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2014 FAIL 138,485 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Jun 2014 PASS 138,485 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL03 VNR, 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.