BT53 EVK

2003 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
FORD
Year
2003
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1753 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 13 November 2016
Last recorded mileage
70,256 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 60/100

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

This 2003 Ford has 13 MOT tests on record with a 69% pass rate and 70,256 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the vehicle's age and high usage warrant careful consideration.

The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 16,039 miles per year, with a notable spike in 2014-2015 to 22,288 miles annually.

Things to check

  • Recurring suspension failures and advisories (e.g., Oct 2009, Oct 2012) indicate ongoing wear.
  • High annual mileage (16,039 mi/yr) compared to UK average (8,000 mi/yr) suggests more wear.
  • Oct 2010 retest shows a 0-mileage increase between initial fail and pass, suggesting a possible odometer anomaly.
  • Oct 2015 MOT shows 205,918 miles, but the 2014-2015 spike is unusually high for a 2003 diesel.

Working in its favour

  • Vehicle has a valid MOT certificate, indicating it is currently roadworthy.
  • No recent major failures or advisories on the most recent MOT (Oct 2015).
  • Consistent high mileage suggests regular use and maintenance, potentially extending component life.
  • No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed) or write-off markers in the provided data.

Mileage history

Apr 2007: 70,256 mi PASSMar 2008: 79,527 mi PASSApr 2009: 93,268 mi FAILOct 2009: 102,118 mi FAILOct 2009: 102,155 mi PASSOct 2010: 120,155 mi FAILOct 2010: 120,155 mi PASSOct 2011: 137,135 mi PASSOct 2012: 148,543 mi FAILOct 2012: 148,543 mi PASSNov 2013: 166,147 mi PASSNov 2014: 188,435 mi PASSOct 2015: 205,918 mi PASS206k138k70kApr 2007Oct 2015

MOT test history — 9/13 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2007 PASS 70,256 mi
USER ENTERED offside front fog light damaged
Mar 2008 PASS 79,527 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Apr 2009 FAIL 93,268 mi
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oct 2009 FAIL 102,118 mi
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oct 2009 PASS 102,155 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)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oct 2010 FAIL 120,155 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
FAIL Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
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)
Oct 2010 PASS 120,155 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)
Oct 2011 PASS 137,135 mi None recorded
Oct 2012 FAIL 148,543 mi
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oct 2012 PASS 148,543 mi None recorded
Nov 2013 PASS 166,147 mi None recorded
Nov 2014 PASS 188,435 mi None recorded
Oct 2015 PASS 205,918 mi None recorded

Want the full report on BT53 EVK?

Live valuation, running costs, negotiation points and seller questions — free, in 60 seconds.

Run a free live check →

About this page

This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT53 EVK, 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.