BU04 VHH

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
GREY
Engine
1596 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
12 September 2026 (90 days away)
Last recorded mileage
25,379 mi

AI verdict AVOID 51/100

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 26 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 25,379 miles. The vehicle's extremely low mileage for its age, combined with a 22-year-old vehicle, makes it a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage, averaging only 5,639 miles per year, with a significant drop from 116,040 miles in Aug 2021 to 118,112 miles in Sep 2022, indicating potential odometer fraud.

Things to check

  • MOT history shows 3 failures and 5 advisories for lights and brakes, indicating persistent neglect.
  • Recurring brake disc advisories (Sep 2022, Sep 2024) and emissions advisories (Sep 2022, Sep 2024) point to systemic issues.
  • The vehicle's extremely low mileage (5,639 mi/yr) for a 22-year-old car is a major red flag for potential odometer fraud.
  • The 2017 Euro NCAP safety rating of 3/5 stars for a 2004 Ford is below average, raising safety concerns.

Working in its favour

  • The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT until September 2026, indicating it is roadworthy for now.
  • No immediate MOT failures are present on the latest test (Sep 2025), suggesting current compliance.
  • The car has a consistent tax status, which is a positive sign for ongoing maintenance.

Mileage history

May 2007: 25,379 mi PASSMay 2008: 34,284 mi FAILMay 2008: 34,284 mi PASSMay 2009: 42,181 mi PASSMay 2010: 51,516 mi FAILMay 2010: 51,516 mi PASSMay 2011: 59,982 mi PASSMay 2012: 68,190 mi PASSMay 2013: 75,513 mi FAILMay 2013: 75,513 mi PASSMay 2014: 84,009 mi PASSMay 2015: 91,887 mi PASSApr 2016: 97,383 mi PASSMay 2017: 102,637 mi PASSJun 2018: 105,519 mi FAILJun 2018: 105,519 mi PASSMay 2019: 109,900 mi PASSAug 2020: 115,193 mi PASSAug 2021: 116,040 mi FAILAug 2021: 116,040 mi PASSSep 2022: 118,112 mi PASSSep 2023: 119,590 mi FAILSep 2023: 119,590 mi PASSSep 2024: 121,037 mi PASSSep 2025: 122,351 mi FAILSep 2025: 122,351 mi PASS122k74k25kMay 2007Sep 2025

MOT test history — 19/26 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2007 PASS 25,379 mi None recorded
May 2008 FAIL 34,284 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
May 2008 PASS 34,284 mi None recorded
May 2009 PASS 42,181 mi None recorded
May 2010 FAIL 51,516 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
USER ENTERED slight routhness in both front anti roll bar links
May 2010 PASS 51,516 mi
USER ENTERED slight routhness in both front anti roll bar links
May 2011 PASS 59,982 mi None recorded
May 2012 PASS 68,190 mi None recorded
May 2013 FAIL 75,513 mi
PRS Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
May 2013 PASS 75,513 mi None recorded
May 2014 PASS 84,009 mi None recorded
May 2015 PASS 91,887 mi None recorded
Apr 2016 PASS 97,383 mi None recorded
May 2017 PASS 102,637 mi
ADVISORY both rear tyre slightly perished
Jun 2018 FAIL 105,519 mi
PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PRS Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Jun 2018 PASS 105,519 mi None recorded
May 2019 PASS 109,900 mi
ADVISORY slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link arm upper ball joint.
ADVISORY front (flexi) section of exhaust starting to deteriorate resulting in a slight blow.
Aug 2020 PASS 115,193 mi
ADVISORY exhaust flexi section slightly deteriorated.
Aug 2021 FAIL 116,040 mi
PRS Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated still prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY engine oil leak
Aug 2021 PASS 116,040 mi
MINOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated still prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY engine oil leak
Sep 2022 PASS 118,112 mi
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Sep 2023 FAIL 119,590 mi
MAJOR Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Sep 2023 PASS 119,590 mi None recorded
Sep 2024 PASS 121,037 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
Sep 2025 FAIL 122,351 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
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 Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sep 2025 PASS 122,351 mi
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 Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU04 VHH, 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.