BP53 NEF

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
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1596 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
14 March 2027 (273 days away)
Last recorded mileage
39,072 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 Ford has 32 MOT tests on record with a 53% pass rate and 39,072 miles. The vehicle's extremely low mileage and unexplained history gaps further compound its poor reliability.

The vehicle shows extremely low average annual mileage, with suspiciously low readings before Mar 2018 (237 mi/yr equivalent) and a 3-year MOT gap (Mar 2009–Mar 2012).

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements (Mar 2007) — immediate safety risk.
  • DANGEROUS defect: Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements (Mar 2007) — immediate safety risk.
  • DANGEROUS defect: Nearside Front brake disc seriously weakened (Mar 2007) — immediate safety risk.
  • DANGEROUS defect: Offside Front brake disc seriously weakened (Mar 2007) — immediate safety risk.

Working in its favour

  • Current MOT valid until March 2027, indicating it is roadworthy for now.
  • No recent major failures or dangerous defects recorded on the latest MOT (Feb 2026).
  • The vehicle has consistently passed retests after failures, showing issues were addressed.
  • No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed) or write-off markers in the provided data.

Mileage history

Mar 2007: 39,072 mi FAILMar 2007: 39,073 mi PASSJan 2008: 45,248 mi FAILJan 2008: 45,248 mi PASSMar 2009: 54,304 mi FAILMar 2009: 54,304 mi PASSMar 2012: 55,986 mi FAILMar 2012: 55,989 mi PASSMar 2013: 63,120 mi PASSMar 2014: 71,346 mi FAILMar 2014: 71,346 mi PASSMar 2015: 74,932 mi FAILMar 2015: 74,932 mi PASSMar 2016: 76,027 mi FAILMar 2016: 76,042 mi PASSMar 2017: 77,213 mi FAILMar 2017: 77,213 mi PASSMar 2018: 77,451 mi FAILMar 2018: 77,451 mi PASSMar 2019: 77,655 mi FAILMar 2019: 77,687 mi PASSMar 2020: 77,770 mi PASSMar 2022: 77,809 mi FAILMar 2022: 77,810 mi PASSFeb 2023: 78,556 mi FAILMar 2023: 78,556 mi PASSFeb 2024: 79,066 mi FAILFeb 2024: 79,066 mi PASSFeb 2025: 79,594 mi FAILFeb 2025: 79,594 mi PASSFeb 2026: 80,116 mi FAILFeb 2026: 80,116 mi PASS80k60k39kMar 2007Feb 2026

MOT test history — 17/32 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2007 FAIL 39,072 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Mar 2007 PASS 39,073 mi None recorded
Jan 2008 FAIL 45,248 mi
PRS Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
USER ENTERED front and rear no plates deteriorating.
Jan 2008 PASS 45,248 mi
USER ENTERED front and rear no plates deteriorating.
Mar 2009 FAIL 54,304 mi
FAIL Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
FAIL Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Mar 2009 PASS 54,304 mi None recorded
Mar 2012 FAIL 55,986 mi
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)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
USER ENTERED Radiator insecure.
Mar 2012 PASS 55,989 mi None recorded
Mar 2013 PASS 63,120 mi
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Mar 2014 FAIL 71,346 mi
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Mar 2014 PASS 71,346 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Mar 2015 FAIL 74,932 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
FAIL Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAIL Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED eml on
Mar 2015 PASS 74,932 mi
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED eml on
Mar 2016 FAIL 76,027 mi
ADVISORY unable to check rear seatbelts
ADVISORY rear silencer slight blow on joint
ADVISORY engine management
FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Battery insecure (1.9.1)
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring broken at bottom (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Mar 2016 PASS 76,042 mi
ADVISORY unable to check rear seatbelts
ADVISORY rear silencer slight blow on joint
ADVISORY engine management
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Mar 2017 FAIL 77,213 mi
FAIL Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)
FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Mar 2017 PASS 77,213 mi None recorded
Mar 2018 FAIL 77,451 mi
FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)
FAIL Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexi broken (7.1.2)
FAIL Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front inner c/v boot deteriating
ADVISORY Oil leak
Mar 2018 PASS 77,451 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front inner c/v boot deteriating
ADVISORY Oil leak
Mar 2019 FAIL 77,655 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (front end) trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
MAJOR Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer rubber mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MAJOR Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Mar 2019 PASS 77,687 mi
ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Mar 2020 PASS 77,770 mi None recorded
Mar 2022 FAIL 77,809 mi
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
ADVISORY Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (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))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Mar 2022 PASS 77,810 mi
ADVISORY Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Feb 2023 FAIL 78,556 mi
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front (1.2.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY rear axle corroded still strengthened
ADVISORY Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear tape covering mirror glass affecting view to rear (3.3 (c))
MAJOR Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam main beam staying on when headlamps turned on (4.1.3 (b))
MAJOR Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust rubber not attached (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MAJOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner cv gaiter clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Mar 2023 PASS 78,556 mi
ADVISORY eml light on dash
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Feb 2024 FAIL 79,066 mi
MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MINOR Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Feb 2024 PASS 79,066 mi
MINOR Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Feb 2025 FAIL 79,594 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (b))
MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front inner face worn and heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY nearside and offside inner rear sills corroded not resulting in holes
ADVISORY Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Feb 2025 PASS 79,594 mi
ADVISORY Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY nearside and offside inner rear sills corroded not resulting in holes
ADVISORY Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Feb 2026 FAIL 80,116 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY rear axle corroded
ADVISORY rear suspension components corroded
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY nearside and offside inner sills corroded not resulting in holes
Feb 2026 PASS 80,116 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY rear axle corroded
ADVISORY rear suspension components corroded
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY nearside and offside inner sills corroded not resulting in holes

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