BV53 EJL

2004 PEUGEOT — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
PEUGEOT
Year
2004
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1997 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 15 December 2015
Last recorded mileage
0 mi

AI verdict AVOID 53/100

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

This 2004 Peugeot has 15 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate. The mileage trajectory is highly suspicious, showing extremely low usage for several years, which is a major red flag for a 22-year-old vehicle.

The vehicle recorded only 234 miles between Sep 2007 and Sep 2009, which is a critical anomaly for a 2004 diesel.

Things to check

  • MOT expired 2015-12-15; vehicle is currently not valid for road use.
  • 5 test failures and 9 major defects recorded across 15 MOT tests.
  • High mileage usage (25,116 mi/yr) with a 234-mile anomaly between 2007-2009.
  • Recurring major failures in lights (9 times) and brakes (5 times).

Working in its favour

  • No recurring failures on the same system (e.g., no repeated brake failures).
  • All 5 test failures were immediately rectified and passed on the same day.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering after the initial anomaly.
  • The vehicle has a consistent, albeit high, annual mileage pattern post-2009.

Mileage history

Sep 2007: 91,746 mi FAILSep 2007: 91,746 mi PASSSep 2008: 112,908 mi PASSSep 2009: 113,142 mi PASSSep 2010: 138,800 mi PASSSep 2011: 179,878 mi PASSSep 2012: 207,893 mi PASSSep 2013: 240,168 mi FAILSep 2013: 241,171 mi FAILSep 2013: 241,171 mi PASSDec 2014: 275,389 mi FAILDec 2014: 275,389 mi PASS275k184k92kSep 2007Dec 2014

MOT test history — 10/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2006 FAIL —
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
PRS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED spare tyre defective
Apr 2006 PASS —
USER ENTERED spare tyre defective
Apr 2007 PASS — None recorded
Sep 2007 FAIL 91,746 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
PRS Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Sep 2007 PASS 91,746 mi None recorded
Sep 2008 PASS 112,908 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Sep 2009 PASS 113,142 mi None recorded
Sep 2010 PASS 138,800 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Sep 2011 PASS 179,878 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2012 PASS 207,893 mi None recorded
Sep 2013 FAIL 240,168 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
FAIL Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
FAIL Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
USER ENTERED stop light on dash
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED n/s front bumper
USER ENTERED f/no plate
Sep 2013 FAIL 241,171 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTERED n/s/f bumper damaged
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Sep 2013 PASS 241,171 mi
USER ENTERED n/s/f bumper damaged
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Dec 2014 FAIL 275,389 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Dec 2014 PASS 275,389 mi
USER ENTERED Oil leak
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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