BN55 YLD

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
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1399 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 5 December 2023
Last recorded mileage
93,649 mi

AI verdict AVOID 42/100

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 24 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 93,649 miles. The mileage trajectory shows a significant drop in recent years, and the vehicle's age combined with recurring major failures makes it a high-risk purchase.

The mileage trajectory shows normal annual usage of 9,413 miles/yr until 2021, but a concerning drop to 1,114 miles in the last year (Dec 2023) after consistent increases.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS brake failure on 2019-11-29 (166,871 mi) — immediate safety risk.
  • DANGEROUS brake failure on 2020-11-27 (170,328 mi) — repeated safety concern.
  • DANGEROUS brake failure on 2021-11-26 (173,665 mi) — persistent and severe.
  • MOT expired 2023-12-05; vehicle is currently not road legal or taxed.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 9 historical failures
  • No recurring failures in steering components or overheating issues.
  • Mileage trajectory shows normal annual usage of 9,413 miles/yr until 2021.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the MOT record.

Mileage history

Sep 2008: 93,649 mi PASSDec 2009: 115,506 mi FAILDec 2009: 115,506 mi PASSNov 2010: 121,167 mi PASSDec 2011: 125,605 mi PASSNov 2012: 132,110 mi PASSNov 2013: 137,656 mi PASSNov 2014: 142,847 mi PASSNov 2014: 142,847 mi FAILNov 2015: 149,186 mi FAILNov 2015: 149,186 mi PASSNov 2016: 153,633 mi FAILNov 2016: 153,633 mi PASSNov 2017: 157,363 mi PASSNov 2018: 162,054 mi PASSNov 2019: 166,871 mi FAILNov 2019: 166,871 mi PASSNov 2020: 170,328 mi FAILDec 2020: 170,328 mi PASSNov 2021: 173,665 mi FAILNov 2021: 173,660 mi PASSNov 2022: 177,023 mi FAILDec 2022: 177,038 mi PASSDec 2023: 178,152 mi FAIL178k136k94kSep 2008Dec 2023

MOT test history — 15/24 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2008 PASS 93,649 mi None recorded
Dec 2009 FAIL 115,506 mi
FAIL Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Dec 2009 PASS 115,506 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nov 2010 PASS 121,167 mi
ADVISORY Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Dec 2011 PASS 125,605 mi None recorded
Nov 2012 PASS 132,110 mi None recorded
Nov 2013 PASS 137,656 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nov 2014 PASS 142,847 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
USER ENTERED both front tyres wearing on outer edges
Nov 2014 FAIL 142,847 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
USER ENTERED both front tyres wearing on outer edges
Nov 2015 FAIL 149,186 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center and back (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
PRS Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Nov 2015 PASS 149,186 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center and back (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nov 2016 FAIL 153,633 mi
PRS Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
PRS Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust missing (7.1.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY nsr tyre uneven wear
Nov 2016 PASS 153,633 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY nsr tyre uneven wear
Nov 2017 PASS 157,363 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak
ADVISORY corrosion to under side of vehicle
Nov 2018 PASS 162,054 mi
ADVISORY 2 front anti role bar links play
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY middle exhaust blow
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nov 2019 FAIL 166,871 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nov 2019 PASS 166,871 mi
ADVISORY Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nov 2020 FAIL 170,328 mi
MAJOR Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Dec 2020 PASS 170,328 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nov 2021 FAIL 173,665 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nov 2021 PASS 173,660 mi None recorded
Nov 2022 FAIL 177,023 mi
DANGEROUS Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill by mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Dec 2022 PASS 177,038 mi
ADVISORY Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Dec 2023 FAIL 178,152 mi
MAJOR Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MAJOR Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BN55 YLD, 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.