BV04 HGA

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
1988 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 24 February 2017
Last recorded mileage
19,057 mi

AI verdict AVOID 47/100

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 15 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 19,057 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2017-02-24, which is a significant legal and safety concern.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, showing normal usage of 9,495 miles/year, with no anomalies or suspicious drops detected.

Things to check

  • MOT expired 2017-02-24; current status is 'Not valid' — illegal to drive on public roads.
  • Recurring major failures: Tyres (5 failures), Emissions (2 failures), Windscreen (2 failures), and Steering (2 failures).
  • Recurring advisories: Brakes (6 advisories) and Suspension (3 advisories) — indicates chronic neglect.
  • Engine overheating and coolant migration to cylinders (community-reported) — a known Ford 2.0 EcoBoost engine weakness.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent, normal annual mileage of 9,495 miles/year — no suspicious gaps or spikes.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the MOT history.
  • The vehicle has been consistently tested and maintained, albeit with significant issues.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories, suggesting the owner has addressed immediate concerns.

Mileage history

Mar 2007: 19,057 mi PASSOct 2007: 24,469 mi PASSOct 2008: 35,732 mi PASSOct 2009: 52,305 mi PASSOct 2009: 52,305 mi FAILNov 2010: 64,901 mi PASSOct 2011: 73,554 mi FAILOct 2011: 73,554 mi PASSNov 2012: 84,870 mi PASSNov 2013: 96,974 mi FAILNov 2013: 96,977 mi PASSFeb 2015: 105,042 mi FAILFeb 2015: 105,042 mi PASSFeb 2016: 115,428 mi FAILFeb 2016: 115,460 mi PASS115k67k19kMar 2007Feb 2016

MOT test history — 10/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2007 PASS 19,057 mi None recorded
Oct 2007 PASS 24,469 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED slight corrosion n/s/front brake disc
Oct 2008 PASS 35,732 mi None recorded
Oct 2009 PASS 52,305 mi None recorded
Oct 2009 FAIL 52,305 mi
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PRS Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nov 2010 PASS 64,901 mi None recorded
Oct 2011 FAIL 73,554 mi
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oct 2011 PASS 73,554 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nov 2012 PASS 84,870 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Nov 2013 FAIL 96,974 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED coolant level below minimum
USER ENTERED offside front tyre cut to inner wall, not to ply or cords
Nov 2013 PASS 96,977 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED coolant level below minimum
Feb 2015 FAIL 105,042 mi
FAIL Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
USER ENTERED front n/s and o/s brake discs corroded.
Feb 2015 PASS 105,042 mi None recorded
Feb 2016 FAIL 115,428 mi
ADVISORY Offside Valve stem slightly damaged Frond and rear (4.1.D.1e)
FAIL Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Feb 2016 PASS 115,460 mi
ADVISORY oil leak
ADVISORY o/s/r and o/s/f tyres worn on inners
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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