BV54 YFU
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
- DIESEL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1753 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 23 June 2015
- Last recorded mileage
- 81,616 mi
AI verdict AVOID 48/100
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 14 MOT tests on record with a 57% pass rate and 81,616 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2015-06-23, indicating a significant lapse in roadworthiness.
The mileage trajectory shows high annual usage, averaging 14,972 miles/year, with a notable 23,363-mile spike between Aug 2007 and Sep 2008, and a significant drop to 7,121 miles/year between Sep 2008 and Sep 2009.
Things to check
- Not valid MOT since 2015-06-23, indicating a 10+ year lapse in roadworthiness.
- Four major emissions failures (Sep 2008, Jun 2014, Apr 2016) and four major brake failures (Sep 2008, Jun 2012, Jun 2013, Jun 2014).
- Recurring suspension issues: Offside Ball joint advisory (Sep 2009) escalated to Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint failure (Jun 2012).
- Recurring brake system issues: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advisory (Sep 2008) escalated to multiple brake failures (Jun 2012, Jun 2013, Jun 2014).
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 6 historical failures
- No evidence of odometer fraud; mileage trajectory is consistent, though high.
- The vehicle has been regularly tested for MOTs since its first test in 2007.
- No recurring failures for critical systems like engine, transmission, or steering (except for ball joint).
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | PASS | 81,616 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2008 | FAIL | 104,979 mi |
FAIL Emissions not tested (7.0) FAIL Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) FAIL Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
|
| Sep 2008 | PASS | 105,120 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Sep 2009 | FAIL | 112,241 mi |
FAIL Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) USER ENTERED all rear suspension bushs cracking
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| Sep 2009 | PASS | 112,241 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) USER ENTERED all rear suspension bushs cracking
|
| Sep 2010 | PASS | 118,733 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2011 | PASS | 126,396 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2012 | FAIL | 140,937 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) FAIL Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) FAIL Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) USER ENTERED both front tyres feathered on inner edges USER ENTERED body filler noted in nearside sill-no obvious signs of corrosion damage USER ENTERED Temporary fuel cap fitted USER ENTERED Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights USER ENTERED unable to lock shut fuel flap
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| Jun 2012 | PASS | 140,937 mi |
USER ENTERED both front tyres feathered on inner edges USER ENTERED body filler noted in nearside sill-no obvious signs of corrosion damage USER ENTERED Temporary fuel cap fitted USER ENTERED unable to lock shut fuel flap
|
| Jun 2013 | FAIL | 155,972 mi |
FAIL Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) FAIL Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) FAIL Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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| Jun 2013 | PASS | 155,972 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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| Jun 2014 | FAIL | 169,006 mi |
FAIL Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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| Jun 2014 | PASS | 169,006 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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| Apr 2016 | FAIL | 183,767 mi |
FAIL Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2) FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) ADVISORY rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3) FAIL Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) FAIL Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) FAIL Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
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