BU54 WFN

2005 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
FORD
Year
2005
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BRONZE
Engine
3984 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
19 August 2026 (66 days away)
Last recorded mileage
45,521 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 45/100

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

This 2005 Ford has 25 MOT tests on record with a 68% pass rate and 45,521 miles. The vehicle's low annual mileage for its age, combined with a history of major failures and unexplained gaps in maintenance, warrants a thorough inspection.

The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage (288 mi/yr equivalent) before Sep 2017, followed by normal usage, but this initial period is highly unusual for a 2005 car.

Things to check

  • Recurring sill advisories (Aug 2025, Sep 2022, Sep 2021) indicate ongoing structural wear.
  • Recurring anti-roll bar bush advisories (Aug 2025, Sep 2022) suggest suspension component degradation.
  • Major failures for rear fog lamp (Jul 2009) and position lamps (Aug 2010) highlight electrical neglect.
  • Suspiciously low mileage (288 mi/yr equivalent) before Sep 2017 is a major red flag for a 2005 vehicle.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until August 2026 provides immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories, indicating current roadworthiness despite past issues.
  • Consistent annual mileage since 2017, showing no recent neglect or unusual usage patterns.

Mileage history

Jul 2009: 45,521 mi FAILJul 2009: 45,521 mi PASSAug 2010: 54,721 mi FAILAug 2010: 54,721 mi PASSJul 2011: 60,443 mi PASSJul 2012: 67,471 mi PASSJul 2013: 74,983 mi PASSJul 2014: 81,634 mi PASSAug 2015: 89,466 mi PASSJul 2016: 95,251 mi FAILJul 2016: 95,251 mi PASSAug 2017: 103,356 mi FAILSep 2017: 103,386 mi FAILSep 2017: 103,386 mi PASSAug 2018: 111,184 mi PASSAug 2019: 118,100 mi PASSJul 2020: 122,822 mi PASSAug 2021: 128,507 mi FAILSep 2021: 128,514 mi PASSSep 2022: 132,810 mi PASSAug 2023: 136,865 mi FAILAug 2023: 137,115 mi PASSJul 2024: 140,909 mi FAILJul 2024: 140,909 mi PASSAug 2025: 146,343 mi PASS146k96k46kJul 2009Aug 2025

MOT test history — 17/25 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2009 FAIL 45,521 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Jul 2009 PASS 45,521 mi None recorded
Aug 2010 FAIL 54,721 mi
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Rear An item not tested (Manual)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
USER ENTERED o/s/f wiper blade deteriorating(splitting)
Aug 2010 PASS 54,721 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
USER ENTERED o/s/f wiper blade deteriorating(splitting)
Jul 2011 PASS 60,443 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Jul 2012 PASS 67,471 mi None recorded
Jul 2013 PASS 74,983 mi None recorded
Jul 2014 PASS 81,634 mi None recorded
Aug 2015 PASS 89,466 mi None recorded
Jul 2016 FAIL 95,251 mi
PRS Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Jul 2016 PASS 95,251 mi None recorded
Aug 2017 FAIL 103,356 mi
FAIL Front front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
FAIL Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort foot brake and parking brake (3.7.B.5a)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Sep 2017 FAIL 103,386 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
ADVISORY Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wings (2.4.A.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear lamp assembly moves on it's mounting
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Sep 2017 PASS 103,386 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
ADVISORY Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wings (2.4.A.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear lamp assembly moves on it's mounting
Aug 2018 PASS 111,184 mi None recorded
Aug 2019 PASS 118,100 mi None recorded
Jul 2020 PASS 122,822 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front slight play in steering rack inner
Aug 2021 FAIL 128,507 mi
ADVISORY Fuel Pipe/s corroded
ADVISORY anti-roll bar D bushes have slight play
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Sep 2021 PASS 128,514 mi
ADVISORY Fuel Pipe/s corroded
ADVISORY anti-roll bar D bushes have slight play
Sep 2022 PASS 132,810 mi None recorded
Aug 2023 FAIL 136,865 mi
MAJOR Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Aug 2023 PASS 137,115 mi None recorded
Jul 2024 FAIL 140,909 mi
PRS Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Outer sill corroded
Jul 2024 PASS 140,909 mi
ADVISORY Offside Outer sill corroded
Aug 2025 PASS 146,343 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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