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
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1596 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 2 November 2020
- Last recorded mileage
- 22,165 mi
AI verdict AVOID 62/100
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 11 MOT tests on record with a 82% pass rate and 22,165 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2020-11-02, which is a critical and unresolved issue.
The vehicle shows normal usage with 22,165 miles recorded in April 2019, averaging 8,428 miles per year, which is consistent with UK average.
Things to check
- MOT status is 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2020-11-02, indicating a significant and unresolved issue.
- The provided MOT history is incomplete and contradicts DVLA data, making a reliable assessment impossible.
- The 2019-04-15 MOT pass is dated after the 2014-09-03 failed MOT, which is a critical and unexplained discrepancy.
- The 2008 Ford has a 3-star Euro NCAP safety rating, which is below average for its era.
Working in its favour
- The single recorded MOT pass on 2019-04-15 shows normal mileage for its age.
- No immediate MOT-related failures or dangerous defects are visible in the provided, albeit incomplete, history.
- The vehicle's age (2008) means it has likely accumulated some wear, but no recent MOT failures are evident.
- The 2008 Ford has a 3-star Euro NCAP safety rating, which is a basic level of safety.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 9/11 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | PASS | 22,165 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2012 | PASS | 30,399 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 Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
|
| Aug 2013 | PASS | 36,548 mi |
USER ENTERED Both rear tyres wearing on outer edges
|
| Sep 2014 | FAIL | 43,861 mi |
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) USER ENTERED O/S/F tyre worn very hard on inner edge and 2mm tread depth
|
| Sep 2014 | PASS | 43,888 mi |
USER ENTERED O/S/F tyre worn very hard on inner edge and 2mm tread depth
|
| Aug 2015 | PASS | 50,394 mi |
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY winter tyre fitted
|
| Oct 2016 | PASS | 61,646 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2017 | FAIL | 71,322 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a) ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Oil leak ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) FAIL Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e) FAIL Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
|
| Jul 2017 | PASS | 71,327 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
|
| May 2018 | PASS | 83,974 mi |
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test ADVISORY Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
|
| Apr 2019 | PASS | 95,028 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration AC08 HLR, 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.