BN54 LFW

2004 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
FORD
Year
2004
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1998 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 4 September 2012
Last recorded mileage
20,984 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 54/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2004 Ford has 8 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 20,984 miles. While mileage is consistent, the repeated issues with brakes and tyres indicate a pattern of reactive maintenance.

The vehicle shows consistent annual usage, averaging 11,358 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but a significant 22-year age warrants careful inspection.

Things to check

  • Major brake failure on 2009-09-04 and 2012-10-01, with recurring advisories for pads and discs.
  • Major tyre failure on 2009-09-04 and 2012-10-01, with a recurring advisory for wear.
  • Major emissions failure on 2012-10-01, indicating potential DPF or catalytic converter issues.
  • The vehicle has been UNTAXED since 2004, which is highly unusual and a significant red flag.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 11,358 miles/year, indicating regular use.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a consistent service history, with all MOT failures promptly rectified.

Mileage history

Aug 2007: 20,984 mi PASSAug 2008: 35,524 mi PASSSep 2009: 55,133 mi FAILSep 2009: 55,140 mi PASSSep 2010: 73,918 mi PASSAug 2011: 90,862 mi FAILAug 2011: 91,290 mi PASSOct 2012: 99,741 mi FAIL100k60k21kAug 2007Oct 2012

MOT test history — 5/8 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2007 PASS 20,984 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Aug 2008 PASS 35,524 mi None recorded
Sep 2009 FAIL 55,133 mi
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Sep 2009 PASS 55,140 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Sep 2010 PASS 73,918 mi None recorded
Aug 2011 FAIL 90,862 mi
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Aug 2011 PASS 91,290 mi None recorded
Oct 2012 FAIL 99,741 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
USER ENTERED n/s anti rol bar link dust covers s/worn

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BN54 LFW, 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.