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 1 April 2016
- Last recorded mileage
- 43,956 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 55/100
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 62% pass rate and 43,956 miles. While mileage is consistent, the pattern of neglect and the vehicle's age warrant significant caution.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 10,776 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausibly low annual usage, though there was a 5-year period (2010-2015) of very low usage.
Things to check
- Recurring brake failures and advisories across multiple tests (Feb 2007, Feb 2008, Mar 2010, Mar 2015).
- Persistent lighting issues, including position lamp failures (Feb 2008, Feb 2011, Mar 2015).
- Tyre condition advisories escalating to a failure (Feb 2011, Mar 2015).
- Engine overheating and head gasket issues reported by owners (high risk for this model).
Working in its favour
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 10,776 miles/year, indicating regular use.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the MOT history.
- The vehicle has a valid MOT certificate, albeit expired in 2016.
- The car has been consistently tested and maintained, despite recurring issues.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/16 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2006 | FAIL | 43,956 mi |
FAIL Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
|
| Feb 2006 | PASS | 43,956 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2007 | PASS | 59,173 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2008 | FAIL | 73,659 mi |
PRS Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
|
| Feb 2008 | PASS | 73,659 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2009 | PASS | 87,406 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2010 | FAIL | 93,454 mi |
FAIL 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) FAIL Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
|
| Mar 2010 | PASS | 93,505 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2011 | FAIL | 99,422 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Mar 2011 | PASS | 99,576 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2012 | PASS | 105,842 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2013 | PASS | 111,761 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2014 | FAIL | 124,726 mi |
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) PRS Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) USER ENTERED puncture 3mm n/s/r tyre. n/s/f indicator fading. n/s/f our cv boot clip loose. slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link. front pads low
|
| Mar 2014 | PASS | 124,726 mi |
USER ENTERED puncture 3mm n/s/r tyre. n/s/f indicator fading. n/s/f our cv boot clip loose. slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link. front pads low
|
| Mar 2015 | FAIL | 131,652 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) FAIL Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) FAIL Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) USER ENTERED Nearside front tyre wearing on edges USER ENTERED Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
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| Mar 2015 | PASS | 131,804 mi |
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) USER ENTERED nearside front tyre wearing on edges USER ENTERED offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BN03 EKK, 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.