BT55 VUV

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
SILVER
Engine
1388 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
27 August 2026 (74 days away)
Last recorded mileage
32,194 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 61/100

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 23 MOT tests on record with a 78% pass rate and 32,194 miles. While mileage is consistent, the 21-year-old vehicle's age and accumulated wear warrant careful inspection.

The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual usage averaging 6,914 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent period of lower annual mileage (4,500-7,900 miles/year) from 2022 onwards.

Things to check

  • Recurring minor defects in lights (4 advisories) and suspension (6 advisories) across multiple MOTs indicate ongoing maintenance needs.
  • Community-reported severe engine faults (head gasket, overheating, timing chain) align with this 2005 Ford model, posing significant long-term risk.
  • Consistent low annual mileage (6,000-7,000 miles/year) for a 21-year-old vehicle suggests limited recent use and potential for age-related component wear.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
  • No MOT failures recorded across 8 tests, demonstrating a generally well-maintained vehicle.
  • Consistent, normal annual mileage (6,914 miles/year) over its 21-year lifespan, indicating no odometer fraud.
  • Valid MOT until August 2026, providing peace of mind for immediate roadworthiness.

Mileage history

Dec 2008: 32,194 mi PASSNov 2009: 39,393 mi PASSNov 2009: 39,393 mi FAILNov 2010: 44,391 mi PASSNov 2011: 50,288 mi PASSNov 2012: 56,767 mi PASSNov 2013: 62,292 mi FAILNov 2013: 62,329 mi PASSNov 2014: 67,167 mi FAILNov 2014: 67,187 mi PASSNov 2015: 72,929 mi PASSNov 2016: 77,806 mi PASSNov 2017: 82,640 mi FAILNov 2017: 82,743 mi FAILNov 2017: 82,640 mi PASSAug 2018: 90,486 mi PASSAug 2019: 100,728 mi PASSAug 2020: 112,702 mi PASSAug 2021: 120,579 mi PASSAug 2022: 127,016 mi PASSOct 2023: 131,871 mi PASSSep 2024: 136,354 mi PASSAug 2025: 142,918 mi PASS143k88k32kDec 2008Aug 2025

MOT test history — 18/23 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2008 PASS 32,194 mi None recorded
Nov 2009 PASS 39,393 mi None recorded
Nov 2009 FAIL 39,393 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nov 2010 PASS 44,391 mi None recorded
Nov 2011 PASS 50,288 mi
USER ENTERED offside and nearside front tyres inner shoulders wearing.
USER ENTERED front bumper loose.
Nov 2012 PASS 56,767 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)
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)
USER ENTERED front bumper loose
Nov 2013 FAIL 62,292 mi
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nov 2013 PASS 62,329 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nov 2014 FAIL 67,167 mi
FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nov 2014 PASS 67,187 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nov 2015 PASS 72,929 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nov 2016 PASS 77,806 mi None recorded
Nov 2017 FAIL 82,640 mi
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
FAIL Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nov 2017 FAIL 82,743 mi
FAIL Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
FAIL Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nov 2017 PASS 82,640 mi
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Aug 2018 PASS 90,486 mi None recorded
Aug 2019 PASS 100,728 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Aug 2020 PASS 112,702 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Wheel Binding
Aug 2021 PASS 120,579 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Aug 2022 PASS 127,016 mi
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
MINOR Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY both headlamps in poor condition.
Oct 2023 PASS 131,871 mi
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Sep 2024 PASS 136,354 mi
ADVISORY headlamps poor condition
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY heat shields loose
ADVISORY Rear axle bushes worn
Aug 2025 PASS 142,918 mi
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside head lamp poor condition
ADVISORY corrosion showing various place.

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