BT53 RKE

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
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1242 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
10 December 2026 (179 days away)
Last recorded mileage
18,293 mi

AI verdict AVOID 28/100

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 29 MOT tests on record with a 69% pass rate and 18,293 miles. The vehicle's past issues with overheating and timing chain problems are also highly concerning for a 2003 model.

The MOT history shows a critical mileage anomaly: a 22,661-mile jump before Dec 2013, followed by suspiciously low usage (226 mi/yr equivalent) before Oct 2020, and then a return to normal usage.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Dec 2024): Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (i
  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Nov 2024): Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DANGEROUS tyre failures in Oct 2019 and Nov 2024 indicate severe neglect.
  • DANGEROUS brake failure in Nov 2024 points to critical safety issues.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-12-10, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No recurring failures in the most recent MOT tests (Dec 2025).
  • Consistent annual mileage since 2013, showing no recent large drops or spikes.
  • No recent major failures or advisories on the most recent MOT (Dec 2025).

Mileage history

Dec 2006: 18,293 mi PASSDec 2007: 23,345 mi PASSDec 2008: 28,807 mi PASSDec 2009: 37,410 mi PASSDec 2010: 47,886 mi FAILDec 2010: 47,886 mi PASSDec 2011: 55,173 mi PASSDec 2012: 69,278 mi FAILDec 2012: 69,278 mi PASSDec 2013: 91,567 mi FAILDec 2013: 91,567 mi PASSDec 2014: 108,797 mi PASSNov 2015: 112,314 mi PASSOct 2016: 113,731 mi PASSNov 2017: 115,523 mi FAILNov 2017: 115,523 mi PASSOct 2018: 116,138 mi PASSOct 2019: 116,726 mi FAILOct 2019: 116,726 mi PASSOct 2020: 116,964 mi PASSOct 2021: 119,519 mi FAILOct 2021: 119,529 mi PASSOct 2022: 123,302 mi PASSNov 2023: 126,089 mi PASSNov 2024: 131,892 mi FAILDec 2024: 131,898 mi FAILDec 2024: 131,898 mi PASSDec 2025: 135,517 mi FAILDec 2025: 135,524 mi PASS136k77k18kDec 2006Dec 2025

MOT test history — 20/29 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2006 PASS 18,293 mi None recorded
Dec 2007 PASS 23,345 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)
Dec 2008 PASS 28,807 mi None recorded
Dec 2009 PASS 37,410 mi None recorded
Dec 2010 FAIL 47,886 mi
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Dec 2010 PASS 47,886 mi None recorded
Dec 2011 PASS 55,173 mi None recorded
Dec 2012 FAIL 69,278 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PRS Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
USER ENTERED both front tyres on 2mm tread both rear tyres on 3mm tread
USER ENTERED both front wiperblades slightly deteriorated
Dec 2012 PASS 69,278 mi
USER ENTERED both front tyres on 2mm tread both rear tyres on 3mm tread
USER ENTERED both front wiperblades slightly deteriorated
Dec 2013 FAIL 91,567 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED both front tyres on 2mm tread low on edges
Dec 2013 PASS 91,567 mi
ADVISORY Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED both front tyres on 2mm tread low on edges
Dec 2014 PASS 108,797 mi
ADVISORY Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
USER ENTERED nearside front tyre and nearside rear low on edges
USER ENTERED exhaust slightly deteriorated
Nov 2015 PASS 112,314 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 2MM TREAD LOW ON EDGE
ADVISORY Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oct 2016 PASS 113,731 mi
ADVISORY Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY exhaust slightly deteriorated
ADVISORY offside rear tyre on 3mm tread
Nov 2017 FAIL 115,523 mi
PRS Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PRS Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PRS Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nov 2017 PASS 115,523 mi None recorded
Oct 2018 PASS 116,138 mi
ADVISORY Fuel Pipe/s corroded
ADVISORY offside rear tyre on 3mm tread
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oct 2019 FAIL 116,726 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oct 2019 PASS 116,726 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oct 2020 PASS 116,964 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Oct 2021 FAIL 119,519 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oct 2021 PASS 119,529 mi None recorded
Oct 2022 PASS 123,302 mi
MINOR Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured X 2 (4.4.3 (a))
Nov 2023 PASS 126,089 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY o/s/f coil spring rusty
Nov 2024 FAIL 131,892 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing bald on outer edge and on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing bald on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded.
ADVISORY both rear inner edge of wheels slightly buckled.
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Handbrake lever has travel.
Dec 2024 FAIL 131,898 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
MAJOR Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Dec 2024 PASS 131,898 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Dec 2025 FAIL 135,517 mi
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Dec 2025 PASS 135,524 mi
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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