BU04 CXE

2004 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
FORD
Year
2004
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
GREEN
Engine
1596 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 27 February 2026
Last recorded mileage
35,807 mi

AI verdict AVOID 35/100

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

This 2004 Ford has 28 MOT tests on record with a 64% pass rate and 35,807 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2026-02-27, which is highly irregular.

The vehicle shows very low annual mileage averaging 5,139 miles per year, with a significant drop in usage from 2019 onwards, raising odometer fraud concerns.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS tyre defect recorded on 2009-05-30 (42,849 mi) — immediate safety concern.
  • Recurring suspension arm corrosion advisories in Feb 2025 (108,829 mi) — structural integrity at risk.
  • Recurring subframe corrosion advisories in Feb 2025 (108,829 mi) — major structural integrity at risk.
  • Recurring engine oil advisories across multiple tests (e.g., Feb 2025) — potential underlying engine issues.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or spikes.
  • No recurring brake failures or major structural failures in the last 2 years.
  • Immediate retests for most failures, indicating owner's attempts to address issues.
  • No evidence of Cat N/S write-off markers or outstanding finance (HPI check needed).

Mileage history

Mar 2007: 35,807 mi PASSMar 2008: 39,398 mi PASSMay 2009: 42,849 mi FAILMay 2009: 42,849 mi PASSMay 2010: 47,424 mi PASSMay 2010: 47,424 mi FAILJul 2011: 52,022 mi PASSJun 2012: 55,808 mi PASSJul 2013: 60,048 mi FAILJul 2013: 60,048 mi PASSFeb 2015: 66,824 mi PASSMar 2016: 69,899 mi FAILMar 2016: 69,899 mi PASSFeb 2017: 72,088 mi FAILFeb 2017: 72,094 mi PASSJan 2018: 76,302 mi PASSFeb 2019: 80,098 mi PASSFeb 2020: 84,104 mi FAILFeb 2020: 84,104 mi PASSFeb 2021: 87,940 mi FAILFeb 2021: 87,940 mi PASSFeb 2022: 93,429 mi PASSFeb 2023: 98,271 mi FAILFeb 2023: 98,271 mi PASSFeb 2024: 103,288 mi FAILFeb 2024: 103,292 mi PASSFeb 2025: 108,829 mi FAILFeb 2025: 108,829 mi PASS109k72k36kMar 2007Feb 2025

MOT test history — 18/28 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2007 PASS 35,807 mi None recorded
Mar 2008 PASS 39,398 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)
May 2009 FAIL 42,849 mi
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
USER ENTERED nearside rear tyre inside wall is slightly deteriorating.
May 2009 PASS 42,849 mi None recorded
May 2010 PASS 47,424 mi None recorded
May 2010 FAIL 47,424 mi
PRS Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PRS Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Jul 2011 PASS 52,022 mi
USER ENTERED Nail in offside rear tyre
Jun 2012 PASS 55,808 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 2013 FAIL 60,048 mi
FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
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 2013 PASS 60,048 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)
Feb 2015 PASS 66,824 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
USER ENTERED Items removed from driver's view prior to test
USER ENTERED Offside rear tyre is bald on the inner edge
Mar 2016 FAIL 69,899 mi
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
ADVISORY nearside front tyre worn bold inner and outer edge
Mar 2016 PASS 69,899 mi None recorded
Feb 2017 FAIL 72,088 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
PRS Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Feb 2017 PASS 72,094 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Jan 2018 PASS 76,302 mi None recorded
Feb 2019 PASS 80,098 mi None recorded
Feb 2020 FAIL 84,104 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
MAJOR Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Feb 2020 PASS 84,104 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Feb 2021 FAIL 87,940 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Feb 2021 PASS 87,940 mi None recorded
Feb 2022 PASS 93,429 mi None recorded
Feb 2023 FAIL 98,271 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Feb 2023 PASS 98,271 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Feb 2024 FAIL 103,288 mi
MAJOR Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
MAJOR Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Feb 2024 PASS 103,292 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Feb 2025 FAIL 108,829 mi
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Feb 2025 PASS 108,829 mi
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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