BN04 SVW

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
998 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 3 March 2023
Last recorded mileage
39,278 mi

AI verdict AVOID 22/100

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 71% pass rate and 39,278 miles. The vehicle's SORN status and lack of a valid MOT make it unroadworthy and uninsurable.

The vehicle shows only 39,278 miles over 22 years, a significant discrepancy from the 167,204 miles recorded in March 2019, indicating potential odometer tampering.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Feb 2013 (128,431 mi) and Dec 2013 (0 mi) — possible odometer tampering.
  • Mileage decreased from 128,431 miles (Feb 2013) to 0 miles (Dec 2013) — possible odometer tampering.
  • Only 39,278 miles recorded over 22 years (Jan 2004) — extremely low mileage for age.
  • Repeated major failures for brakes (Mar 2019, Feb 2021) and suspension (Feb 2021) — critical safety systems.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) — indicates good safety features for its era.
  • Consistent annual mileage of 9,855 miles/yr (UK average: 8,000) — no recent usage spikes.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories since Feb 2022 — immediate safety concerns appear resolved.
  • No recurring failures in the last 3 years (Feb 2021 onwards) — recent safety systems appear sound.

Mileage history

Mar 2007: 39,278 mi FAILMar 2007: 39,278 mi PASSFeb 2008: 54,894 mi PASSApr 2009: 75,759 mi PASSMar 2010: 88,046 mi PASSFeb 2011: 102,457 mi FAILFeb 2011: 102,457 mi PASSFeb 2012: 115,894 mi FAILFeb 2012: 115,896 mi PASSFeb 2013: 128,431 mi PASSDec 2013: 0 mi PASSFeb 2014: 130,823 mi FAILFeb 2014: 130,848 mi PASSFeb 2015: 136,823 mi PASSFeb 2016: 145,106 mi PASSFeb 2017: 152,363 mi PASSFeb 2018: 159,613 mi FAILFeb 2018: 159,618 mi PASSMar 2019: 167,204 mi PASSFeb 2021: 176,007 mi FAILFeb 2021: 176,007 mi PASSFeb 2022: 179,013 mi PASS179k90k0kMar 2007Feb 2022

MOT test history — 17/24 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2007 FAIL 39,278 mi
FAIL Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
USER ENTERED osr tyre wearing uneven on inside edge
Mar 2007 PASS 39,278 mi None recorded
Feb 2008 PASS 54,894 mi
USER ENTERED slight leak from nearside inner c/v gaiter
Apr 2009 PASS 75,759 mi None recorded
Mar 2010 PASS 88,046 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Feb 2011 FAIL 102,457 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Feb 2011 PASS 102,457 mi
ADVISORY Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Feb 2012 FAIL 115,894 mi
FAIL Offside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
USER ENTERED both front 185/55/15 tyres perished/cracking
Feb 2012 PASS 115,896 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Feb 2013 PASS 128,431 mi None recorded
Dec 2013 PASS 0 mi
ADVISORY Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Feb 2014 FAIL 130,823 mi
FAIL Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAIL Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAIL Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
FAIL Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
FAIL Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED engine management light on
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Feb 2014 PASS 130,848 mi None recorded
Feb 2015 PASS 136,823 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Feb 2016 PASS 145,106 mi
ADVISORY both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Feb 2017 PASS 152,363 mi None recorded
Feb 2018 FAIL 159,613 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
ADVISORY Oil leak
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Feb 2018 PASS 159,618 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak
ADVISORY Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Mar 2019 PASS 167,204 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Mar 2020 FAIL —
MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
MAJOR Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Mar 2020 PASS —
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Feb 2021 FAIL 176,007 mi
PRS Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Feb 2021 PASS 176,007 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Feb 2022 PASS 179,013 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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