AC08 HLO

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
ORANGE
Engine
1753 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 2 April 2019
Last recorded mileage
63,664 mi

AI verdict AVOID 49/100

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 9 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 63,664 miles. The vehicle's high mileage and numerous advisories indicate significant and immediate repair costs.

The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 16,432 miles per year, with a notable spike of 29,351 miles between Feb 2014 and Mar 2015, and a significant jump of 28,780 miles between Feb 2016 and Feb 2017.

Things to check

  • 2018-04-02: Failed MOT for exhaust leak and coil spring issues.
  • 2018-04-02: Failed MOT for engine oil level.
  • 2017-02-01: Failed MOT for exhaust leak.
  • 2016-02-01: Failed MOT for front tyre condition.

Working in its favour

  • No recurring failures in the most recent MOT tests (2018-04-02).
  • The vehicle has a consistent high mileage history, indicating regular use.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or suspicious mileage readings.
  • The vehicle has a long, unbroken MOT history since its first test.

Mileage history

Mar 2013: 63,664 mi PASSFeb 2014: 76,238 mi FAILFeb 2014: 76,238 mi PASSMar 2015: 105,589 mi PASSFeb 2016: 126,004 mi FAILFeb 2016: 126,004 mi PASSFeb 2017: 139,821 mi PASSApr 2018: 168,601 mi FAILApr 2018: 168,601 mi PASS169k116k64kMar 2013Apr 2018

MOT test history — 6/9 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2013 PASS 63,664 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Feb 2014 FAIL 76,238 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Feb 2014 PASS 76,238 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Mar 2015 PASS 105,589 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Feb 2016 FAIL 126,004 mi
FAIL front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
FAIL rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
FAIL Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2016 PASS 126,004 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2017 PASS 139,821 mi
ADVISORY 2 x rear coil springs corroded
ADVISORY eng/oil leak
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2018 FAIL 168,601 mi
PRS Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Oil leak
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Apr 2018 PASS 168,601 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Oil leak
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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