BW53 JNL

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
BLUE
Engine
1199 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
was due 11 June 2026
Last recorded mileage
17,723 mi

AI verdict AVOID 29/100

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 25 MOT tests on record with a 76% pass rate and 17,723 miles. The vehicle's extremely low mileage and a 22-year age make it a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage, averaging only 5,340 miles per year, with a critical anomaly of only 13 miles recorded between Jan 2025 and Jun 2025.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Jan 2025): Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairin
  • DANGEROUS defect: Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored (Nov 2020) — unresolved for years.
  • DANGEROUS defect: Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket insecure (Jun 2025) — recent and critical.
  • DANGEROUS defect: Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (Jan 2025) — immediate safety risk.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until June 2026 — current roadworthiness certificate.
  • No mileage fraud detected — all readings are sequential, no decreases.
  • No recurring failures in the last 3 years — recent advisories only.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating: 5/5 stars (2017) — excellent safety credentials for its age.

Mileage history

Jan 2007: 17,723 mi PASSDec 2007: 23,876 mi FAILDec 2007: 23,876 mi PASSDec 2008: 31,862 mi PASSDec 2009: 39,467 mi PASSDec 2010: 46,301 mi PASSDec 2011: 54,463 mi PASSNov 2012: 58,672 mi PASSNov 2013: 63,827 mi PASSNov 2014: 69,606 mi PASSNov 2015: 75,818 mi PASSNov 2016: 82,473 mi PASSNov 2017: 88,172 mi PASSNov 2018: 94,180 mi PASSNov 2019: 100,283 mi FAILNov 2019: 100,283 mi PASSNov 2020: 104,000 mi FAILNov 2020: 104,000 mi PASSNov 2021: 106,226 mi FAILNov 2021: 106,226 mi PASSNov 2022: 109,361 mi PASSNov 2023: 111,676 mi FAILNov 2023: 111,676 mi PASSJan 2025: 114,590 mi FAILJun 2025: 114,603 mi PASS115k66k18kJan 2007Jun 2025

MOT test history — 19/25 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2007 PASS 17,723 mi None recorded
Dec 2007 FAIL 23,876 mi
FAIL Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Dec 2007 PASS 23,876 mi None recorded
Dec 2008 PASS 31,862 mi None recorded
Dec 2009 PASS 39,467 mi None recorded
Dec 2010 PASS 46,301 mi None recorded
Dec 2011 PASS 54,463 mi None recorded
Nov 2012 PASS 58,672 mi None recorded
Nov 2013 PASS 63,827 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 Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nov 2014 PASS 69,606 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nov 2015 PASS 75,818 mi None recorded
Nov 2016 PASS 82,473 mi None recorded
Nov 2017 PASS 88,172 mi None recorded
Nov 2018 PASS 94,180 mi
ADVISORY Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded slightly at rear. (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded along its full length. Only just acceptable. (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded along its full length. Only just acceptable. (1.1.11 (c))
MINOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nov 2019 FAIL 100,283 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mounting missing but system still adequately supported. (6.1.2 (a))
MINOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread bald on inner edge but still within limits. 175/65 R 14 (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Nov 2019 PASS 100,283 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread bald on inner edge but still within limits. 175/65 R 14 (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Nov 2020 FAIL 104,000 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nov 2020 PASS 104,000 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nov 2021 FAIL 106,226 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MAJOR Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nov 2021 PASS 106,226 mi
ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nov 2022 PASS 109,361 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nov 2023 FAIL 111,676 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nov 2023 PASS 111,676 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Jan 2025 FAIL 114,590 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
MAJOR Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
Jun 2025 PASS 114,603 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BW53 JNL, 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.