BU04 VGG

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)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
16 June 2026 (2 days away)
Last recorded mileage
32,096 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 65/100

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 22 MOT tests on record with a 86% pass rate and 32,096 miles. The recent low annual mileage also warrants careful investigation.

The vehicle shows very low annual usage, averaging only 3,935 miles per year, with a concerning drop to just 947 miles between June 2023 and June 2024.

Things to check

  • Recurring tyre advisories across 9 tests (May 2020, May 2023, May 2024, May 2025) indicate chronic wear.
  • Brake system failures and advisories in 4 tests (May 2022, May 2023, June 2024, June 2025) suggest ongoing issues.
  • Engine overheating and coolant migration issues (community report) are critical for a 22-year-old Ford.
  • The recent very low annual mileage (947 miles in 2023-2024) is highly unusual for a 22-year-old vehicle.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until June 2026 provides immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or round numbers.
  • No recent MOT failures or dangerous defects recorded in the last 12 months.
  • The vehicle has been consistently registered and maintained since 2004.

Mileage history

Jun 2007: 32,096 mi PASSMay 2008: 35,029 mi PASSMay 2009: 37,890 mi PASSJun 2010: 39,961 mi PASSJun 2011: 41,619 mi PASSJun 2012: 42,847 mi PASSJun 2013: 44,118 mi PASSJun 2014: 45,185 mi PASSJun 2015: 46,052 mi PASSJun 2016: 47,081 mi PASSJun 2017: 47,927 mi PASSJun 2018: 51,211 mi PASSMay 2019: 56,853 mi PASSMay 2020: 64,148 mi PASSMay 2021: 70,950 mi PASSMay 2022: 76,467 mi FAILMay 2022: 76,467 mi PASSMay 2023: 80,816 mi FAILMay 2023: 80,816 mi PASSJun 2024: 81,763 mi PASSJun 2025: 84,454 mi FAILJun 2025: 84,454 mi PASS84k58k32kJun 2007Jun 2025

MOT test history — 19/22 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2007 PASS 32,096 mi None recorded
May 2008 PASS 35,029 mi None recorded
May 2009 PASS 37,890 mi None recorded
Jun 2010 PASS 39,961 mi None recorded
Jun 2011 PASS 41,619 mi None recorded
Jun 2012 PASS 42,847 mi None recorded
Jun 2013 PASS 44,118 mi None recorded
Jun 2014 PASS 45,185 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2015 PASS 46,052 mi None recorded
Jun 2016 PASS 47,081 mi None recorded
Jun 2017 PASS 47,927 mi None recorded
Jun 2018 PASS 51,211 mi None recorded
May 2019 PASS 56,853 mi None recorded
May 2020 PASS 64,148 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
May 2021 PASS 70,950 mi None recorded
May 2022 FAIL 76,467 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
May 2022 PASS 76,467 mi None recorded
May 2023 FAIL 80,816 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
PRS Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
May 2023 PASS 80,816 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Jun 2024 PASS 81,763 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY NSF WING corroded
ADVISORY general underbody corrosion
Jun 2025 FAIL 84,454 mi
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
PRS Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides front (5.2.3 (e))
Jun 2025 PASS 84,454 mi None recorded

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