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
- PETROL
- Colour
- GREEN
- Engine
- 1596 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 17 October 2018
- Last recorded mileage
- 32,668 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 56/100
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 19 MOT tests on record with a 63% pass rate and 32,668 miles. While mileage is consistent, the pattern of repeated failures and advisories suggests ongoing maintenance needs.
The vehicle shows consistent, normal usage with 32,668 miles over 23 years, averaging 7,407 miles per year, which is below the UK average of 8,000.
Things to check
- Recurring exhaust advisories (May 2013, Jun 2015) escalated to failures, indicating a chronic issue.
- Wiper advisories (Oct 2009, Jun 2015) escalated to failures, showing a pattern of neglected maintenance.
- Headlamp advisories (Nov 2008, Jun 2011) escalated to failures, highlighting a recurring electrical fault.
- Tyre advisories (Jun 2011, Oct 2017) escalated to failures, suggesting a history of poor tyre condition.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 7 historical failures
- Consistent, normal mileage trajectory averaging 7,407 miles/year, well below UK average.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
- All major failures were promptly rectified and retested, demonstrating immediate owner response.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/19 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | PASS | 32,668 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2007 | PASS | 38,009 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2008 | PASS | 43,357 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2008 | FAIL | 43,357 mi |
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
|
| Oct 2009 | PASS | 48,874 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2009 | FAIL | 48,874 mi |
PRS Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) PRS Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
|
| Oct 2010 | PASS | 54,318 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2011 | FAIL | 55,975 mi |
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED Nail in nearside rear tyre
|
| Jun 2011 | PASS | 55,975 mi | None recorded |
| May 2012 | PASS | 64,428 mi | None recorded |
| May 2013 | FAIL | 74,620 mi |
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
|
| May 2013 | PASS | 74,620 mi |
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
|
| Jun 2014 | FAIL | 83,397 mi |
PRS Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) PRS Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
|
| Jun 2014 | PASS | 83,397 mi |
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
|
| Jun 2015 | FAIL | 91,234 mi |
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) FAIL Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) FAIL Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) FAIL Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
|
| Jun 2015 | PASS | 91,234 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2016 | PASS | 97,353 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2017 | FAIL | 109,673 mi |
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) FAIL Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) FAIL Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) FAIL Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Oct 2017 | PASS | 109,674 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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