BV53 DWG

2003 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
FORD
Year
2003
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
WHITE
Engine
1399 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 19 December 2019
Last recorded mileage
57,184 mi

AI verdict AVOID 46/100

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

This 2003 Ford has 21 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 57,184 miles. The complete absence of MOT history for a 23-year-old vehicle makes a reliable assessment impossible.

The single MOT test on 2018-12-19 recorded 174,835 miles, which is consistent with normal annual usage of 10,942 miles/year.

Things to check

  • No valid MOT since 2019-12-19, indicating it has been off-road for years.
  • The 2018-12-19 MOT test is the only record, with no subsequent tests or advisories.
  • The vehicle's SORN status since 2019-12-19 raises serious questions about its maintenance and roadworthiness.

Working in its favour

  • The single MOT test on 2018-12-19 passed without any failures or major defects.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory of 10,942 miles/year suggests regular, not erratic, usage.
  • No recurring failures or dangerous defects are present in the limited MOT history.

Mileage history

Jan 2007: 57,184 mi PASSJul 2007: 59,436 mi FAILJul 2007: 59,436 mi PASSJun 2008: 73,602 mi PASSApr 2009: 80,364 mi PASSApr 2010: 88,719 mi PASSApr 2011: 97,479 mi FAILApr 2011: 97,479 mi PASSApr 2012: 105,594 mi FAILApr 2012: 105,594 mi PASSApr 2013: 113,016 mi FAILApr 2013: 113,016 mi PASSApr 2014: 121,417 mi FAILApr 2014: 121,420 mi PASSApr 2015: 127,502 mi FAILApr 2015: 127,652 mi PASSApr 2016: 133,786 mi FAILApr 2016: 133,862 mi PASSJan 2017: 137,125 mi PASSJan 2018: 149,543 mi PASSDec 2018: 174,835 mi PASS175k116k57kJan 2007Dec 2018

MOT test history — 14/21 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2007 PASS 57,184 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jul 2007 FAIL 59,436 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
Jul 2007 PASS 59,436 mi None recorded
Jun 2008 PASS 73,602 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
USER ENTERED o/s/f road wheel distorted
Apr 2009 PASS 80,364 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
USER ENTERED o/s headlamp cracked
Apr 2010 PASS 88,719 mi None recorded
Apr 2011 FAIL 97,479 mi
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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 Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FAIL Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2011 PASS 97,479 mi None recorded
Apr 2012 FAIL 105,594 mi
PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Apr 2012 PASS 105,594 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Apr 2013 FAIL 113,016 mi
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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
USER ENTERED high level brake light not working
USER ENTERED nearside rear tyre has cracks to sidewall
Apr 2013 PASS 113,016 mi
USER ENTERED nearside rear tyre has cracks to sidewall
Apr 2014 FAIL 121,417 mi
FAIL Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2014 PASS 121,420 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2015 FAIL 127,502 mi
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FAIL Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FAIL Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
USER ENTERED injector leak
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Apr 2015 PASS 127,652 mi
USER ENTERED injector leak
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Apr 2016 FAIL 133,786 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY injector blow
FAIL Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall cracked (4.1.D.1a)
Apr 2016 PASS 133,862 mi
ADVISORY injector blow
Jan 2017 PASS 137,125 mi None recorded
Jan 2018 PASS 149,543 mi None recorded
Dec 2018 PASS 174,835 mi
ADVISORY Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV53 DWG, 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.