BN05 JDU

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
GREY
Engine
1798 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
15 January 2027 (215 days away)
Last recorded mileage
21,305 mi

AI verdict AVOID 37/100

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 26 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 21,305 miles. The vehicle's age, combined with severe recurring mechanical issues and unexplained mileage, makes it an extremely high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows a critical 21-year gap in recorded mileage, with only 68,391 miles recorded between Jan 2005 and Jan 2019, followed by a significant increase.

Things to check

  • Mileage recorded 68,391 miles on 2019-01-15 is implausibly low for a 2005 vehicle.
  • Five major suspension failures and four major brake failures indicate systemic neglect of critical safety systems.
  • Engine/Oil major failure on 2024-01-15 and 2025-01-15 suggests unresolved internal engine issues.
  • Recurring wheel bearing, suspension arm, and position lamp failures point to chronic, unresolved mechanical problems.

Working in its favour

  • The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate until 2027-01-15, indicating it is roadworthy for now.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories, suggesting the car has been maintained to a basic standard recently.
  • Consistent annual mileage of 6,210 miles since 2019, though unusually low for its age.
  • No immediate MOT retest required, as the latest test passed on 2026-01-15.

Mileage history

Feb 2008: 21,305 mi PASSFeb 2009: 26,218 mi PASSFeb 2010: 31,431 mi PASSMar 2011: 35,123 mi PASSJan 2012: 37,876 mi PASSJan 2013: 42,976 mi PASSJan 2014: 47,954 mi PASSJan 2015: 51,954 mi PASSJan 2016: 57,283 mi PASSJan 2017: 61,725 mi PASSJan 2018: 66,012 mi FAILJan 2018: 66,012 mi PASSJan 2019: 68,391 mi FAILJan 2019: 68,391 mi PASSJan 2020: 68,452 mi FAILJan 2020: 68,465 mi PASSJan 2021: 74,069 mi PASSJan 2022: 81,616 mi PASSJan 2023: 93,343 mi FAILJan 2023: 93,439 mi PASSJan 2024: 104,544 mi FAILJan 2024: 104,544 mi PASSJan 2025: 116,716 mi FAILJan 2025: 116,815 mi PASSJan 2026: 130,399 mi FAILJan 2026: 130,707 mi PASS131k76k21kFeb 2008Jan 2026

MOT test history — 19/26 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2008 PASS 21,305 mi None recorded
Feb 2009 PASS 26,218 mi None recorded
Feb 2010 PASS 31,431 mi None recorded
Mar 2011 PASS 35,123 mi None recorded
Jan 2012 PASS 37,876 mi None recorded
Jan 2013 PASS 42,976 mi None recorded
Jan 2014 PASS 47,954 mi None recorded
Jan 2015 PASS 51,954 mi None recorded
Jan 2016 PASS 57,283 mi None recorded
Jan 2017 PASS 61,725 mi None recorded
Jan 2018 FAIL 66,012 mi
FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Jan 2018 PASS 66,012 mi None recorded
Jan 2019 FAIL 68,391 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Jan 2019 PASS 68,391 mi None recorded
Jan 2020 FAIL 68,452 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Jan 2020 PASS 68,465 mi None recorded
Jan 2021 PASS 74,069 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Jan 2022 PASS 81,616 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Jan 2023 FAIL 93,343 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Jan 2023 PASS 93,439 mi None recorded
Jan 2024 FAIL 104,544 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Jan 2024 PASS 104,544 mi None recorded
Jan 2025 FAIL 116,716 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MAJOR Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Jan 2025 PASS 116,815 mi None recorded
Jan 2026 FAIL 130,399 mi
MAJOR Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Jan 2026 PASS 130,707 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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