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
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1596 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 20 May 2017
- Last recorded mileage
- 34,940 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 67/100
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 11 MOT tests on record with a 91% pass rate and 34,940 miles. The car's age and potential for accumulated wear, combined with a history of owner-reported engine issues, demands thorough inspection.
The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual usage averaging 8,480 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent low annual usage of 5,289 miles in 2013.
Things to check
- MOT not valid since 2017-05-20, indicating a 6-year gap in required roadworthiness checks.
- The 22-year-old vehicle's age, combined with a history of owner-reported engine issues (head gasket, overheating), presents significant long-term risks.
- The 2016 failure with no defect details is a concern, though it was immediately rectified.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 1 historical failure
- Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 8,480 miles/year, indicating regular but not excessive use.
- No major recurring failures on safety-critical systems like brakes or steering, only advisories.
- The single 2016 failure was immediately rectified, showing responsive ownership.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/11 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2007 | PASS | 34,940 mi | None recorded |
| May 2008 | PASS | 41,802 mi | None recorded |
| May 2009 | PASS | 48,938 mi | None recorded |
| May 2010 | PASS | 56,804 mi | None recorded |
| May 2011 | PASS | 63,215 mi | None recorded |
| May 2012 | PASS | 69,608 mi | None recorded |
| May 2013 | PASS | 74,897 mi | None recorded |
| May 2014 | PASS | 85,777 mi |
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) USER ENTERED Both rear tyres slightly perished USER ENTERED wipers smear slightly
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| May 2015 | PASS | 96,697 mi |
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) USER ENTERED Rear tyres slightly perished
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| May 2016 | FAIL | 104,885 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) ADVISORY Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box (7.1.2) ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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| May 2016 | PASS | 104,885 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box (7.1.2) ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU04 VEP, 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.