BU03 PVP

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
WHITE
Engine
1999 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 27 March 2014
Last recorded mileage
64,018 mi

AI verdict AVOID 48/100

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 8 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 64,018 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2014-03-27, which is a critical red flag for a 23-year-old car.

The mileage trajectory shows normal usage at 11,319 miles/year, with no anomalies or suspicious readings, but the 2010 MOT gap is a concern.

Things to check

  • MOT expired 2014-03-27; current status 'Not valid' — no active MOT.
  • Recurring major failures: Brakes (4 failures), Windscreen (3 failures), Lights (3 failures), Suspension (1 failure).
  • Recurring advisories: Brake hose (3 tests), Handbrake (2 tests), Position lamp (2 tests), Seatbelt (2 tests).
  • Dangerous defect: Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (Mar 2011) — critical safety failure.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no fraud indicators.
  • No recurring failures on the same system in the last 3 years.
  • Immediate retests for failures indicate owner's responsiveness to issues.

Mileage history

Sep 2008: 64,018 mi PASSSep 2009: 68,771 mi PASSMar 2011: 89,160 mi FAILMar 2011: 89,555 mi PASSMar 2012: 104,744 mi FAILMar 2012: 104,744 mi PASSMar 2013: 115,949 mi FAILMar 2013: 115,952 mi PASS116k90k64kSep 2008Mar 2013

MOT test history — 5/8 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2008 PASS 64,018 mi None recorded
Sep 2009 PASS 68,771 mi None recorded
Mar 2011 FAIL 89,160 mi
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Mar 2011 PASS 89,555 mi None recorded
Mar 2012 FAIL 104,744 mi
PRS Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PRS Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
USER ENTERED engine hunting
Mar 2012 PASS 104,744 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
USER ENTERED engine hunting
Mar 2013 FAIL 115,949 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
FAIL Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Mar 2013 PASS 115,952 mi
ADVISORY Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU03 PVP, 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.