BL04 DFX

2004 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
FORD
Year
2004
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1596 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
8 April 2027 (298 days away)
Last recorded mileage
29,339 mi

AI verdict AVOID 35/100

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

This 2004 Ford has 30 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 29,339 miles. The mileage is suspiciously low for its age, and the vehicle is not ULEZ-compliant.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage averaging 5,698 miles/year, with a significant spike of 8,032 miles in the last 12 months (Mar 2025 to Apr 2026).

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Tyres failed 4 times (Jun 2019, Jun 2020, Jun 2021, Jun 2023).
  • DANGEROUS defect: Rear Service brake imbalanced 84% (Mar 2026).
  • Recurring MAJOR failures: Suspension (4 times), Emissions (2 times), Engine/Oil (2 times), and Lights (2 times).
  • Recurring ADVISORY: Bodywork (12 times), Windscreen (5 times), and Corrosion (6 times).

Working in its favour

  • MOT valid until April 2027, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering.
  • Consistent retesting and immediate repairs after failures.
  • No recent major structural corrosion advisories.

Mileage history

Jun 2007: 29,339 mi PASSJun 2008: 37,104 mi PASSJun 2009: 43,938 mi FAILJun 2009: 43,938 mi PASSJun 2010: 51,877 mi PASSJun 2011: 57,601 mi FAILJun 2011: 57,601 mi PASSJun 2012: 62,006 mi PASSJun 2013: 66,781 mi PASSJun 2014: 71,262 mi FAILJun 2014: 71,262 mi PASSJun 2015: 77,417 mi PASSJun 2016: 82,865 mi PASSJun 2017: 86,858 mi PASSJun 2018: 91,589 mi FAILJun 2018: 91,590 mi PASSJun 2019: 96,851 mi PASSJun 2020: 101,654 mi FAILJun 2020: 101,655 mi PASSJun 2021: 104,833 mi PASSJun 2022: 109,002 mi FAILJun 2022: 109,002 mi PASSJun 2023: 112,665 mi FAILJun 2023: 112,665 mi PASSJun 2024: 116,456 mi FAILJun 2024: 116,456 mi PASSMar 2025: 118,827 mi FAILMar 2025: 118,861 mi PASSMar 2026: 126,893 mi FAILApr 2026: 126,995 mi PASS127k78k29kJun 2007Apr 2026

MOT test history — 20/30 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2007 PASS 29,339 mi None recorded
Jun 2008 PASS 37,104 mi None recorded
Jun 2009 FAIL 43,938 mi
FAIL Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
USER ENTERED advise o/s/front tyre flat
Jun 2009 PASS 43,938 mi None recorded
Jun 2010 PASS 51,877 mi None recorded
Jun 2011 FAIL 57,601 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Jun 2011 PASS 57,601 mi None recorded
Jun 2012 PASS 62,006 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Jun 2013 PASS 66,781 mi None recorded
Jun 2014 FAIL 71,262 mi
FAIL Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Jun 2014 PASS 71,262 mi None recorded
Jun 2015 PASS 77,417 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Engine check light on.
Jun 2016 PASS 82,865 mi None recorded
Jun 2017 PASS 86,858 mi
ADVISORY Inner sills/Inner archs rusty
ADVISORY coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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 Check engine dash lamp illuminated.
Jun 2018 FAIL 91,589 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MAJOR Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Inner sills/rear inner archs rusted behind liner.
Jun 2018 PASS 91,590 mi
ADVISORY Inner sills/rear inner archs rusted behind liner.
Jun 2019 PASS 96,851 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY advise rust in rear inner sills and arches
Jun 2020 FAIL 101,654 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY advise rear inner arches and sills rusty
Jun 2020 PASS 101,655 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY advise rear inner arches and sills rusty
Jun 2021 PASS 104,833 mi
ADVISORY Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear inner sills, rear arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Jun 2022 FAIL 109,002 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Jun 2022 PASS 109,002 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Jun 2023 FAIL 112,665 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills/Inner arches/rear floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Jun 2023 PASS 112,665 mi
ADVISORY Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills/Inner arches/rear floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Jun 2024 FAIL 116,456 mi
MAJOR Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MAJOR Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Jun 2024 PASS 116,456 mi
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Mar 2025 FAIL 118,827 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2025 PASS 118,861 mi None recorded
Mar 2026 FAIL 126,893 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
DANGEROUS Rear Service brake imbalanced more than 50% across an axle 84% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
Apr 2026 PASS 126,995 mi
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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