AC08 CVW

2008 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
FORD
Year
2008
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
GREY
Engine
1997 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
8 July 2026 (24 days away)
Last recorded mileage
33,909 mi

AI verdict AVOID 35/100

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

This 2008 Ford has 26 MOT tests on record with a 58% pass rate and 33,909 miles. The mileage trajectory is highly suspicious, with periods of extremely low usage.

The mileage shows a significant drop from 99,955 miles in May 2019 to 100,192 miles in June 2020, then to 101,482 miles in June 2021, indicating a severe and unexplained usage anomaly.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (Jun 2020).
  • DANGEROUS defect: Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (Jun 2020).
  • DANGEROUS defect: Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (Jun 2021).
  • DANGEROUS defect: Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (Jun 2023).

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 11 historical failures

Mileage history

May 2011: 33,909 mi PASSMay 2012: 44,616 mi PASSMay 2013: 54,785 mi FAILMay 2013: 54,793 mi PASSMay 2014: 64,190 mi PASSMay 2015: 74,655 mi FAILMay 2015: 74,655 mi PASSMay 2016: 85,480 mi FAILMay 2016: 85,480 mi PASSMay 2017: 96,165 mi FAILMay 2017: 96,165 mi PASSMay 2018: 99,884 mi FAILMay 2018: 99,884 mi PASSMay 2019: 99,955 mi FAILJun 2019: 99,957 mi FAILJun 2019: 99,957 mi PASSJun 2020: 100,192 mi FAILJun 2020: 100,192 mi PASSJun 2021: 101,482 mi FAILJun 2021: 101,482 mi PASSJun 2022: 103,190 mi PASSJun 2023: 105,759 mi FAILJul 2023: 105,762 mi PASSJul 2024: 107,348 mi PASSJul 2025: 108,365 mi FAILJul 2025: 108,365 mi PASS108k71k34kMay 2011Jul 2025

MOT test history — 15/26 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2011 PASS 33,909 mi None recorded
May 2012 PASS 44,616 mi None recorded
May 2013 FAIL 54,785 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
May 2013 PASS 54,793 mi None recorded
May 2014 PASS 64,190 mi None recorded
May 2015 FAIL 74,655 mi
PRS Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
May 2015 PASS 74,655 mi None recorded
May 2016 FAIL 85,480 mi
PRS Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
May 2016 PASS 85,480 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
May 2017 FAIL 96,165 mi
FAIL Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAIL Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
May 2017 PASS 96,165 mi None recorded
May 2018 FAIL 99,884 mi
MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
May 2018 PASS 99,884 mi None recorded
May 2019 FAIL 99,955 mi
MAJOR Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
Jun 2019 FAIL 99,957 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PRS Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PRS Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Jun 2019 PASS 99,957 mi None recorded
Jun 2020 FAIL 100,192 mi
PRS Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Jun 2020 PASS 100,192 mi None recorded
Jun 2021 FAIL 101,482 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jun 2021 PASS 101,482 mi None recorded
Jun 2022 PASS 103,190 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
Jun 2023 FAIL 105,759 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PRS Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Jul 2023 PASS 105,762 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Jul 2024 PASS 107,348 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Jul 2025 FAIL 108,365 mi
PRS Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY exhaust in poor condition
ADVISORY n/s outer sill corroded not in prescribed area
Jul 2025 PASS 108,365 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY exhaust in poor condition
ADVISORY n/s outer sill corroded not in prescribed area

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