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
MOT test history — 19/26 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & 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))
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| 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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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BN05 JDU, 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.