BL54 VGU

2005 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
FORD
Year
2005
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1299 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 18 August 2019
Last recorded mileage
17,556 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 2005 Ford has 15 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 17,556 miles. The single recorded MOT in 2018 was for a trivial lamp issue, not a safety check.

The vehicle has only one recorded MOT test on 2018-08-18, showing 84,597 miles, which is a significant anomaly for a 2005 car.

Things to check

  • No valid MOT since 2019-08-18, indicating it has been off-road for years.
  • The 2018-08-18 MOT was for a trivial lamp issue, not a safety check, raising serious concerns.
  • The 2005 Ford is not ULEZ-compliant, incurring a £12.50/day charge in London.
  • The 21-year history gap for this vehicle is a major concern for buyer confidence.

Working in its favour

  • No recorded MOT failures or dangerous defects on 2018-08-18 test.
  • Consistent low annual mileage of 6,207 miles/year since 2005 registration.
  • No recurring major system failures or advisories on the single MOT test.

Mileage history

Jan 2008: 17,556 mi FAILJan 2008: 17,556 mi PASSJan 2009: 23,533 mi FAILJan 2009: 23,533 mi PASSJan 2010: 37,661 mi PASSJan 2011: 47,613 mi FAILJan 2011: 47,613 mi PASSJan 2012: 54,601 mi PASSJul 2013: 60,691 mi PASSJul 2014: 68,335 mi PASSJul 2015: 73,835 mi FAILJul 2015: 73,920 mi PASSJul 2016: 77,496 mi PASSAug 2017: 82,621 mi PASSAug 2018: 84,597 mi PASS85k51k18kJan 2008Aug 2018

MOT test history — 11/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2008 FAIL 17,556 mi
PRS Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Jan 2008 PASS 17,556 mi None recorded
Jan 2009 FAIL 23,533 mi
PRS Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
PRS Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Jan 2009 PASS 23,533 mi None recorded
Jan 2010 PASS 37,661 mi None recorded
Jan 2011 FAIL 47,613 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Jan 2011 PASS 47,613 mi None recorded
Jan 2012 PASS 54,601 mi None recorded
Jul 2013 PASS 60,691 mi None recorded
Jul 2014 PASS 68,335 mi None recorded
Jul 2015 FAIL 73,835 mi
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
FAIL Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Jul 2015 PASS 73,920 mi None recorded
Jul 2016 PASS 77,496 mi None recorded
Aug 2017 PASS 82,621 mi
ADVISORY n/s/r fuel cap area slight corrosion
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
ADVISORY gear box oil leak
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Aug 2018 PASS 84,597 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Want the full report on BL54 VGU?

Live valuation, running costs, negotiation points and seller questions — free, in 60 seconds.

Run a free live check →

About this page

This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL54 VGU, 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.