BU04 VVC

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
8 November 2026 (147 days away)
Last recorded mileage
30,583 mi

AI verdict AVOID 36/100

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 23 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 30,583 miles. While mileage is consistent, the vehicle's structural neglect and recurring issues make it a high-risk purchase.

Mileage is consistent, averaging 6,434 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, though a significant jump in 2023 suggests a change in usage.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect recorded on 2018-07-19 for Engine/Oil.
  • Major failure for Emissions on 2023-11-08, following 6 advisories.
  • Major failure for Lights on 2018-07-19, with 5 related advisories.
  • Major failure for Windscreen on 2018-07-19, with no subsequent advisories.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or spikes.
  • Current MOT is valid until 2026-11-08, indicating recent roadworthiness checks.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a consistent annual mileage, averaging 6,434 miles/year.

Mileage history

May 2007: 30,583 mi PASSMay 2008: 37,396 mi PASSMay 2009: 43,060 mi PASSMay 2010: 49,361 mi PASSMay 2011: 54,326 mi PASSMay 2012: 60,060 mi PASSMay 2013: 64,462 mi PASSMay 2014: 70,013 mi PASSMay 2015: 77,007 mi PASSMay 2016: 83,163 mi PASSJun 2017: 88,312 mi PASSJul 2018: 97,849 mi PASSAug 2019: 101,861 mi FAILAug 2019: 101,861 mi PASSAug 2020: 104,855 mi PASSAug 2021: 108,329 mi PASSAug 2022: 112,289 mi FAILSep 2022: 112,289 mi PASSNov 2023: 123,706 mi FAILNov 2023: 123,706 mi PASSNov 2024: 132,639 mi PASSOct 2025: 140,493 mi FAILOct 2025: 140,493 mi PASS140k86k31kMay 2007Oct 2025

MOT test history — 19/23 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2007 PASS 30,583 mi None recorded
May 2008 PASS 37,396 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
May 2009 PASS 43,060 mi None recorded
May 2010 PASS 49,361 mi None recorded
May 2011 PASS 54,326 mi None recorded
May 2012 PASS 60,060 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
May 2013 PASS 64,462 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
May 2014 PASS 70,013 mi None recorded
May 2015 PASS 77,007 mi None recorded
May 2016 PASS 83,163 mi None recorded
Jun 2017 PASS 88,312 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jul 2018 PASS 97,849 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))
Aug 2019 FAIL 101,861 mi
PRS Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Aug 2019 PASS 101,861 mi None recorded
Aug 2020 PASS 104,855 mi None recorded
Aug 2021 PASS 108,329 mi None recorded
Aug 2022 FAIL 112,289 mi
MAJOR Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front window not working
MAJOR Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre & rear (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Sep 2022 PASS 112,289 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front window not working
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre & rear (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Nov 2023 FAIL 123,706 mi
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
DANGEROUS Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety FILTER (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Front Exhaust system insecure MOUNTING BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))
Nov 2023 PASS 123,706 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nov 2024 PASS 132,639 mi None recorded
Oct 2025 FAIL 140,493 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Central exhaust heat shield insecure
MAJOR Emissions unable to be completed major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Oct 2025 PASS 140,493 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Central exhaust heat shield insecure

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