BX05 CGO

2005 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
FORD
Year
2005
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1796 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
7 March 2027 (266 days away)
Last recorded mileage
18,141 mi

AI verdict AVOID 57/100

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

This 2005 Ford has 24 MOT tests on record with a 79% pass rate and 18,141 miles. This, combined with recurring tyre and brake advisories, makes it a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows a critical mileage anomaly: 58,898 miles over 21 years (average 2,783 miles/year), significantly below the UK average of 8,000 miles/year, raising odometer fraud concerns.

Things to check

  • Mileage significantly below UK average: 58,898 mi over 21 years (2,783 mi/yr).
  • Recurring tyre advisories across 6 tests (Feb 2019, 2024, 2025, 2026) indicate chronic wear.
  • Recurring brake disc advisories across 4 tests (Feb 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024) suggest ongoing issues.
  • Headlamp and stop lamp failures (Feb 2022, 2025) and advisories (Feb 2026) show electrical neglect.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until March 2027, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No recent major failures or dangerous defects recorded in the MOT history.
  • Consistent retesting and immediate rectification of failures demonstrate owner diligence.
  • No evidence of Cat N/S write-off or outstanding finance (HPI check needed).

Mileage history

Aug 2008: 18,141 mi PASSMar 2009: 21,899 mi FAILMar 2009: 21,918 mi PASSFeb 2010: 25,567 mi PASSMar 2011: 29,447 mi FAILMar 2011: 29,447 mi PASSMar 2012: 32,928 mi PASSFeb 2013: 34,931 mi PASSFeb 2013: 34,931 mi FAILFeb 2014: 38,300 mi PASSFeb 2015: 41,263 mi PASSFeb 2016: 43,837 mi PASSFeb 2017: 46,289 mi PASSFeb 2018: 48,701 mi PASSFeb 2019: 50,707 mi PASSFeb 2020: 52,335 mi PASSFeb 2021: 53,159 mi PASSFeb 2022: 54,526 mi FAILFeb 2022: 54,527 mi PASSFeb 2023: 55,873 mi PASSFeb 2024: 57,240 mi PASSFeb 2025: 58,410 mi FAILFeb 2025: 58,410 mi PASSFeb 2026: 58,898 mi PASS59k39k18kAug 2008Feb 2026

MOT test history — 19/24 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2008 PASS 18,141 mi None recorded
Mar 2009 FAIL 21,899 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FAIL Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FAIL Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Mar 2009 PASS 21,918 mi None recorded
Feb 2010 PASS 25,567 mi None recorded
Mar 2011 FAIL 29,447 mi
FAIL Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FAIL Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Mar 2011 PASS 29,447 mi None recorded
Mar 2012 PASS 32,928 mi None recorded
Feb 2013 PASS 34,931 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Feb 2013 FAIL 34,931 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Feb 2014 PASS 38,300 mi None recorded
Feb 2015 PASS 41,263 mi None recorded
Feb 2016 PASS 43,837 mi None recorded
Feb 2017 PASS 46,289 mi None recorded
Feb 2018 PASS 48,701 mi None recorded
Feb 2019 PASS 50,707 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))
Feb 2020 PASS 52,335 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Feb 2021 PASS 53,159 mi None recorded
Feb 2022 FAIL 54,526 mi
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Feb 2022 PASS 54,527 mi None recorded
Feb 2023 PASS 55,873 mi None recorded
Feb 2024 PASS 57,240 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Feb 2025 FAIL 58,410 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
PRS Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Feb 2025 PASS 58,410 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Feb 2026 PASS 58,898 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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