BW04 BLV

2004 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
VAUXHALL
Year
2004
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1199 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 11 November 2021
Last recorded mileage
17,587 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 51/100

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

This 2004 Vauxhall has 22 MOT tests on record with a 64% pass rate and 17,587 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the pattern of neglect in critical safety systems warrants significant caution.

The vehicle shows very low annual usage, averaging only 5,167 miles per year, with a suspicious 9-mile retest in Nov 2020 after a failure.

Things to check

  • 2020-11-11: Failed MOT for excessively corroded offside brake pipe.
  • 2020-11-11: Failed MOT for excessively corroded main brake pipe.
  • 2018-10-2018: Advisory for corroded brake pipes, escalating to failure in 2020.
  • 2018-10-2018: Advisory for deteriorated offside front constant velocity joint gaiter.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2021-11-11, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No mileage discrepancies or signs of odometer fraud detected.
  • Single major failure in 2020 was immediately rectified and passed retest.
  • Consistent annual mileage for its age, suggesting light use.

Mileage history

Jun 2007: 17,587 mi FAILJun 2007: 17,587 mi PASSJul 2008: 22,767 mi FAILJul 2008: 22,767 mi PASSJul 2009: 26,893 mi PASSJul 2010: 31,735 mi PASSJul 2011: 35,711 mi FAILJul 2011: 35,711 mi PASSJul 2012: 44,793 mi FAILJul 2012: 44,793 mi PASSNov 2013: 56,510 mi FAILNov 2013: 56,516 mi PASSOct 2014: 61,909 mi FAILOct 2014: 61,909 mi PASSOct 2015: 66,562 mi PASSNov 2016: 69,726 mi PASSOct 2017: 73,999 mi FAILOct 2017: 73,999 mi PASSOct 2018: 78,521 mi PASSNov 2019: 83,586 mi PASSNov 2020: 87,162 mi FAILNov 2020: 87,171 mi PASS87k52k18kJun 2007Nov 2020

MOT test history — 14/22 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2007 FAIL 17,587 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2007 PASS 17,587 mi None recorded
Jul 2008 FAIL 22,767 mi
PRS Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Jul 2008 PASS 22,767 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Jul 2009 PASS 26,893 mi None recorded
Jul 2010 PASS 31,735 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Jul 2011 FAIL 35,711 mi
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
ADVISORY Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Jul 2011 PASS 35,711 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
ADVISORY Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Jul 2012 FAIL 44,793 mi
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jul 2012 PASS 44,793 mi
ADVISORY Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nov 2013 FAIL 56,510 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FAIL Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nov 2013 PASS 56,516 mi None recorded
Oct 2014 FAIL 61,909 mi
FAIL Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Oct 2014 PASS 61,909 mi None recorded
Oct 2015 PASS 66,562 mi
ADVISORY n/s/f headlamp pattern weak
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nov 2016 PASS 69,726 mi
ADVISORY Front headlamp patterns weak
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
Oct 2017 FAIL 73,999 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PRS Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY n/s/f headlamp pattern weak
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Oct 2017 PASS 73,999 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY n/s/f headlamp pattern weak
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Oct 2018 PASS 78,521 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear/inner/outer (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front headlight aim weak
Nov 2019 PASS 83,586 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nov 2020 FAIL 87,162 mi
MAJOR Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nov 2020 PASS 87,171 mi None recorded

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