BL04 BYK

2004 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VAUXHALL
Year
2004
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
7 May 2027 (327 days away)
Last recorded mileage
16,745 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 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 Vauxhall has 24 MOT tests on record with a 79% pass rate and 16,745 miles. While mileage is low, the vehicle's age and history of neglect warrant a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

The vehicle shows very low annual usage, averaging 2,604 miles per year, with a significant drop in usage from 2021 onwards, raising concerns about its maintenance and true condition.

Things to check

  • Recurring major failures in suspension (Apr 2024, Apr 2025) and brakes (Nov 2019, Apr 2025) indicate systemic neglect.
  • Very low annual mileage (2,604 mi/yr) suggests long periods of inactivity, which can accelerate corrosion and fluid degradation.
  • The 2023 MOT gap, combined with the very low usage, suggests potential periods of SORN or off-road storage.
  • Recurring advisories for tyres (Apr 2025, Apr 2026) and emissions (Apr 2025, Apr 2026) point to ongoing wear and tear.

Working in its favour

  • Vehicle has a valid MOT until 2027, indicating it currently meets basic roadworthiness standards.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud; mileage trajectory is consistent, albeit very low.
  • All major failures were promptly rectified and passed retests, showing the owner addressed issues as they arose.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests a generally safe and well-designed vehicle.

Mileage history

Jun 2007: 16,745 mi PASSJun 2008: 17,114 mi PASSJun 2009: 17,780 mi PASSJun 2010: 18,683 mi PASSJun 2011: 18,953 mi PASSJun 2012: 19,680 mi PASSMay 2013: 20,128 mi PASSNov 2014: 21,653 mi PASSOct 2015: 23,684 mi PASSNov 2016: 25,799 mi PASSNov 2017: 30,854 mi FAILNov 2017: 30,854 mi PASSNov 2018: 34,975 mi PASSNov 2019: 40,185 mi FAILNov 2019: 40,185 mi PASSOct 2020: 45,539 mi PASSOct 2021: 47,845 mi PASSOct 2022: 50,263 mi PASSApr 2024: 56,436 mi FAILApr 2024: 56,438 mi PASSApr 2025: 57,609 mi FAILMay 2025: 57,609 mi PASSApr 2026: 58,140 mi FAILApr 2026: 58,140 mi PASS58k37k17kJun 2007Apr 2026

MOT test history — 19/24 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2007 PASS 16,745 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jun 2008 PASS 17,114 mi None recorded
Jun 2009 PASS 17,780 mi None recorded
Jun 2010 PASS 18,683 mi None recorded
Jun 2011 PASS 18,953 mi None recorded
Jun 2012 PASS 19,680 mi None recorded
May 2013 PASS 20,128 mi None recorded
Nov 2014 PASS 21,653 mi
USER ENTERED Offside front tyre starting to wear on edges.
Oct 2015 PASS 23,684 mi None recorded
Nov 2016 PASS 25,799 mi None recorded
Nov 2017 FAIL 30,854 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)
Nov 2017 PASS 30,854 mi None recorded
Nov 2018 PASS 34,975 mi None recorded
Nov 2019 FAIL 40,185 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nov 2019 PASS 40,185 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oct 2020 PASS 45,539 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front inner tie rod on steering rack worn
ADVISORY Front both front wiper blades smearing
ADVISORY Front brake pads worn 70% also discs corroded inner surfaces
Oct 2021 PASS 47,845 mi None recorded
Oct 2022 PASS 50,263 mi
ADVISORY slight stiffness on steering
Apr 2024 FAIL 56,436 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Apr 2024 PASS 56,438 mi None recorded
Apr 2025 FAIL 57,609 mi
MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
May 2025 PASS 57,609 mi
ADVISORY Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Apr 2026 FAIL 58,140 mi
MAJOR Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Apr 2026 PASS 58,140 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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