BT53 UJH

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
SILVER
Engine
1388 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 10 February 2022
Last recorded mileage
59,551 mi

AI verdict AVOID 47/100

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 21 MOT tests on record with a 76% pass rate and 59,551 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2022-02-10, which is a significant red flag.

The mileage trajectory shows normal usage, averaging 6,579 miles/year, with a significant drop from 111,631 miles in Jan 2019 to 117,219 miles in Jan 2020, then a further drop to 119,265 miles in Feb 2021.

Things to check

  • MOT expired 2022-02-10; current status is 'Not valid' — illegal to drive and safety hazard.
  • Recurring major failures in brakes (Jan 2020) and suspension (Jan 2019, Feb 2021) indicate systemic neglect.
  • High-concern advisories for engine mounting (Jan 2019) and worn brake discs (Jan 2019) suggest significant wear.
  • Multiple recurring tyre advisories (Jan 2020, Feb 2021) and exhaust insecurity (Feb 2021) point to chronic maintenance issues.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no evidence of odometer fraud.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories, suggesting current roadworthiness.
  • No dangerous defects recorded in the most recent MOT test (Feb 2021).
  • The vehicle has a long history of consistent MOT testing.

Mileage history

Nov 2006: 59,551 mi PASSMar 2007: 60,861 mi PASSNov 2007: 62,328 mi PASSNov 2008: 64,188 mi PASSNov 2009: 67,231 mi PASSNov 2010: 69,891 mi PASSNov 2010: 69,891 mi FAILDec 2011: 80,087 mi PASSDec 2012: 91,751 mi FAILDec 2012: 91,752 mi PASSNov 2013: 98,399 mi PASSNov 2014: 101,044 mi PASSDec 2015: 104,704 mi PASSDec 2016: 106,407 mi PASSJan 2018: 108,434 mi FAILFeb 2018: 108,468 mi PASSJan 2019: 111,430 mi FAILJan 2019: 111,631 mi PASSJan 2020: 117,197 mi FAILJan 2020: 117,219 mi PASSFeb 2021: 119,265 mi PASS119k89k60kNov 2006Feb 2021

MOT test history — 16/21 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2006 PASS 59,551 mi None recorded
Mar 2007 PASS 60,861 mi None recorded
Nov 2007 PASS 62,328 mi None recorded
Nov 2008 PASS 64,188 mi None recorded
Nov 2009 PASS 67,231 mi
USER ENTERED front brakes out of balance 24% which is close to the maximum of 25% and may soon need attention
Nov 2010 PASS 69,891 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nov 2010 FAIL 69,891 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
PRS Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
PRS Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
PRS Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
PRS Outer Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Dec 2011 PASS 80,087 mi None recorded
Dec 2012 FAIL 91,751 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Dec 2012 PASS 91,752 mi
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nov 2013 PASS 98,399 mi None recorded
Nov 2014 PASS 101,044 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Dec 2015 PASS 104,704 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Dec 2016 PASS 106,407 mi
ADVISORY Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Jan 2018 FAIL 108,434 mi
FAIL Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Feb 2018 PASS 108,468 mi None recorded
Jan 2019 FAIL 111,430 mi
MAJOR Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both units x 2 (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Jan 2019 PASS 111,631 mi
ADVISORY Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Jan 2020 FAIL 117,197 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
MAJOR Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rubber split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Jan 2020 PASS 117,219 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
Feb 2021 PASS 119,265 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))
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre perished

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