BT05 XEJ

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
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1599 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
6 April 2027 (295 days away)
Last recorded mileage
14,713 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 63/100

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 21 MOT tests on record with a 95% pass rate and 14,713 miles. The vehicle's very low average annual mileage (3,153 mi/yr) for its age, combined with a 15,607 mi/yr spike in early use, raises serious questions about its true condition and past maintenance.

The vehicle shows a critical 15,607 mi/yr equivalent jump in early use (before Jun 2014), followed by a drastic drop to 196 mi/yr equivalent until Jul 2019, then a return to normal usage. This extreme variability in early life is a major red flag for odometer fraud.

Things to check

  • Major structural chassis corrosion failure (Jun 2019) — a serious safety and structural integrity concern.
  • Unverified mileage history: 15,607 mi/yr spike (pre-Jun 2014) and 196 mi/yr equivalent (pre-Jul 2019) — high odometer fraud risk.
  • Very low average annual mileage (3,153 mi/yr) for a 21-year-old vehicle — suggests long periods of inactivity or poor maintenance.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT (Mar 2026) passed with no failures or advisories recorded.
  • No dangerous defects recorded in the MOT history, indicating no immediate safety hazards.
  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until April 2027, providing peace of mind for the next year.
  • Consistent retesting and immediate resolution of failures (e.g., Jun 2019 retest PASS) demonstrate responsible ownership.

Mileage history

Jun 2008: 14,713 mi PASSJun 2009: 17,787 mi PASSJun 2010: 20,819 mi PASSJun 2011: 23,895 mi PASSJun 2012: 27,905 mi PASSJun 2013: 31,957 mi PASSOct 2013: 32,623 mi PASSJun 2014: 42,629 mi PASSJun 2015: 46,820 mi PASSMay 2016: 49,937 mi PASSJun 2017: 52,202 mi PASSMay 2018: 54,155 mi PASSJun 2019: 56,044 mi FAILJul 2019: 56,072 mi PASSJun 2020: 56,564 mi PASSApr 2021: 57,976 mi PASSMar 2022: 59,972 mi PASSMar 2023: 61,290 mi PASSMar 2024: 63,751 mi PASSMar 2025: 65,824 mi PASSMar 2026: 66,884 mi PASS67k41k15kJun 2008Mar 2026

MOT test history — 20/21 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2008 PASS 14,713 mi None recorded
Jun 2009 PASS 17,787 mi None recorded
Jun 2010 PASS 20,819 mi None recorded
Jun 2011 PASS 23,895 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2012 PASS 27,905 mi None recorded
Jun 2013 PASS 31,957 mi None recorded
Oct 2013 PASS 32,623 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2014 PASS 42,629 mi None recorded
Jun 2015 PASS 46,820 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
May 2016 PASS 49,937 mi None recorded
Jun 2017 PASS 52,202 mi None recorded
May 2018 PASS 54,155 mi None recorded
Jun 2019 FAIL 56,044 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Jul 2019 PASS 56,072 mi
ADVISORY Front n/s and o/s tyre wearing on inner edge
ADVISORY Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner wing rusting under wheel arch
ADVISORY flexi section of exhaust wearing
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jun 2020 PASS 56,564 mi None recorded
Apr 2021 PASS 57,976 mi None recorded
Mar 2022 PASS 59,972 mi
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Mar 2023 PASS 61,290 mi
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front top mount has slight movement
Mar 2024 PASS 63,751 mi
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front top mount slight movement
Mar 2025 PASS 65,824 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mar 2026 PASS 66,884 mi
ADVISORY Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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