BL04 HBU

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
RED
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 14 July 2017
Last recorded mileage
58,141 mi

AI verdict AVOID 39/100

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 17 MOT tests on record with a 59% pass rate and 58,141 miles. The mileage trajectory is consistent, but the recurring major failures and advisories point to significant underlying issues.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, showing normal usage of 11,525 miles/year, with no anomalies or decreases detected.

Things to check

  • No valid MOT since 2017-07-14, indicating it has been off-road for years.
  • 7 major failures across emissions, brakes, lights, and tyres, indicating chronic neglect.
  • Recurring major failures in the same system (e.g., exhaust, brake hose, suspension arm) suggest systemic issues.
  • The 22-year-old vehicle has a deeply troubled MOT history, making it a high-risk purchase.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 7 historical failures
  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no anomalies or decreases, suggesting honest odometer readings.
  • The vehicle has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, indicating good structural integrity for its age.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.

Mileage history

Jun 2007: 58,141 mi PASSJun 2008: 71,252 mi PASSJun 2008: 71,252 mi FAILJun 2009: 79,015 mi FAILJun 2009: 79,042 mi PASSJun 2010: 88,764 mi FAILJun 2010: 88,764 mi PASSJun 2011: 98,267 mi FAILJun 2011: 98,271 mi PASSJun 2012: 108,562 mi FAILJun 2012: 108,562 mi PASSJun 2013: 118,965 mi FAILJun 2013: 118,965 mi PASSJul 2014: 132,160 mi PASSJul 2015: 138,269 mi FAILJul 2015: 138,269 mi PASSJul 2016: 144,527 mi PASS145k101k58kJun 2007Jul 2016

MOT test history — 10/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2007 PASS 58,141 mi None recorded
Jun 2008 PASS 71,252 mi
USER ENTERED both rear indicators in poor condition (colour faded)
Jun 2008 FAIL 71,252 mi
PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
PRS Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
USER ENTERED both rear indicators in poor condition (colour faded)
Jun 2009 FAIL 79,015 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Jun 2009 PASS 79,042 mi None recorded
Jun 2010 FAIL 88,764 mi
FAIL Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Jun 2010 PASS 88,764 mi None recorded
Jun 2011 FAIL 98,267 mi
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Spare tyre defective
USER ENTERED Spare Wheel Not Fit For Use
USER ENTERED Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Resting On Back Box
Jun 2011 PASS 98,271 mi
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Spare tyre defective
USER ENTERED Spare Wheel Not Fit For Use
USER ENTERED Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Resting On Back Box
Jun 2012 FAIL 108,562 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
ADVISORY Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Jun 2012 PASS 108,562 mi
ADVISORY Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Jun 2013 FAIL 118,965 mi
FAIL Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAIL Emissions not tested (7.0)
FAIL Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2013 PASS 118,965 mi None recorded
Jul 2014 PASS 132,160 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Jul 2015 FAIL 138,269 mi
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
ADVISORY Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Jul 2015 PASS 138,269 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Jul 2016 PASS 144,527 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
ADVISORY Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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