BT55 LTU

2006 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
FORD
Year
2006
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1997 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 1 August 2018
Last recorded mileage
25,894 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 57/100

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

This 2006 Ford has 14 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 25,894 miles. While mileage is consistent, the repeated failures and advisories for critical safety components make this a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 8,612 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating genuine usage.

Things to check

  • Four major suspension failures (2011, 2012, 2017) with 8 related advisories, a clear pattern of neglect.
  • Recurring advisories for tyres (2010, 2011) and brakes (2017) suggest ongoing wear and maintenance needs.
  • The 2017-08-01 retest PASS followed a 2017-07-31 FAIL for suspension, indicating a borderline pass.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
  • Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 8,612 miles/year, indicating genuine usage.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation across 14 MOT tests.
  • The 2017-08-01 retest PASS after a 2017-07-31 FAIL for suspension shows immediate rectification.

Mileage history

Jul 2008: 25,894 mi PASSJul 2009: 32,574 mi PASSJul 2010: 42,408 mi PASSJul 2011: 50,212 mi FAILJul 2011: 50,212 mi PASSJul 2012: 54,415 mi FAILJul 2012: 54,415 mi PASSJul 2013: 60,006 mi PASSJul 2014: 64,767 mi PASSJul 2015: 73,136 mi PASSAug 2016: 84,934 mi FAILAug 2016: 84,934 mi PASSJul 2017: 99,805 mi FAILAug 2017: 99,805 mi PASS100k63k26kJul 2008Aug 2017

MOT test history — 10/14 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2008 PASS 25,894 mi None recorded
Jul 2009 PASS 32,574 mi None recorded
Jul 2010 PASS 42,408 mi
USER ENTERED slight sidewall damage on nearside front tyre
Jul 2011 FAIL 50,212 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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)
Jul 2011 PASS 50,212 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)
Jul 2012 FAIL 54,415 mi
FAIL Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
ADVISORY coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Offside handbrake outer cable chafed slightly
Jul 2012 PASS 54,415 mi
ADVISORY coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Offside handbrake outer cable chafed slightly
Jul 2013 PASS 60,006 mi
ADVISORY coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Jul 2014 PASS 64,767 mi
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Jul 2015 PASS 73,136 mi None recorded
Aug 2016 FAIL 84,934 mi
PRS Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
PRS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY both off side tyres worn on edges
Aug 2016 PASS 84,934 mi
ADVISORY both off side tyres worn on edges
Jul 2017 FAIL 99,805 mi
ADVISORY poor image both dip beams
FAIL Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Aug 2017 PASS 99,805 mi
ADVISORY poor image both dip beams

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