BP04 EPU

2004 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VAUXHALL
Year
2004
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
RED
Engine
1199 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 2 April 2024
Last recorded mileage
21,324 mi

AI verdict AVOID 22/100

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

This 2004 Vauxhall has 25 MOT tests on record with a 60% pass rate and 21,324 miles. The mileage trajectory also shows a significant decrease in 2010, raising serious odometer fraud concerns.

The mileage decreased from 39,348 miles on 2010-06-01 to 39,335 miles on 2010-06-01, indicating a possible odometer tampering.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Jun 2010 (39,348 mi) and Jun 2010 (39,335 mi) — possible odometer tamperin
  • MOT failed 2008-06-06 for both front coil springs and a CV joint.
  • MOT failed 2007-06-14 for headlamp aim and a CV joint.
  • Mileage decreased 2010-06-01 from 39,348 to 39,335 miles.

Working in its favour

  • No recent MOT failures or advisories since 2008.
  • Mileage has been consistent since 2010, despite initial drop.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating is 5/5 stars (2017).
  • No recurring major failures in recent years.

Mileage history

Jun 2007: 21,324 mi PASSJun 2007: 21,324 mi FAILJun 2008: 26,544 mi FAILJun 2008: 26,544 mi PASSJun 2009: 32,942 mi FAILJun 2009: 32,942 mi PASSJun 2010: 39,348 mi FAILJun 2010: 39,335 mi FAILJun 2010: 39,335 mi PASSJun 2011: 44,637 mi PASSOct 2011: 46,599 mi FAILOct 2011: 46,599 mi PASSOct 2012: 52,659 mi PASSApr 2014: 61,008 mi PASSFeb 2016: 64,894 mi FAILJun 2016: 64,908 mi FAILJul 2016: 64,908 mi PASSJun 2017: 68,098 mi FAILJun 2017: 68,101 mi PASSApr 2019: 72,341 mi PASSMar 2020: 78,418 mi PASSMar 2021: 83,966 mi PASSApr 2022: 91,089 mi PASSMar 2023: 98,483 mi FAILApr 2023: 98,709 mi PASS99k60k21kJun 2007Apr 2023

MOT test history — 15/25 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2007 PASS 21,324 mi None recorded
Jun 2007 FAIL 21,324 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
PRS Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Jun 2008 FAIL 26,544 mi
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2008 PASS 26,544 mi None recorded
Jun 2009 FAIL 32,942 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FAIL Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Jun 2009 PASS 32,942 mi None recorded
Jun 2010 FAIL 39,348 mi
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
USER ENTERED Fnt brake discs scored and pitted
Jun 2010 FAIL 39,335 mi
FAIL Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
FAIL Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
FAIL Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Jun 2010 PASS 39,335 mi None recorded
Jun 2011 PASS 44,637 mi None recorded
Oct 2011 FAIL 46,599 mi
FAIL Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED slight play both rack arms
USER ENTERED front discs worn/corroded
Oct 2011 PASS 46,599 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oct 2012 PASS 52,659 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2014 PASS 61,008 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Feb 2016 FAIL 64,894 mi
FAIL Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre has nail in tyre
ADVISORY inner rack joints have play
ADVISORY Nearside Rear incorrect coil spring fitted
ADVISORY Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Jun 2016 FAIL 64,908 mi
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Braking system leaking at offside rear flexi (3.6.A.1)
Jul 2016 PASS 64,908 mi None recorded
Jun 2017 FAIL 68,098 mi
FAIL Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Jun 2017 PASS 68,101 mi None recorded
Apr 2019 PASS 72,341 mi None recorded
Mar 2020 PASS 78,418 mi None recorded
Mar 2021 PASS 83,966 mi None recorded
Apr 2022 PASS 91,089 mi
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2023 FAIL 98,483 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Apr 2023 PASS 98,709 mi None recorded

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