AF08 VCJ

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
BLACK
Engine
1997 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 28 January 2025
Last recorded mileage
25,419 mi

AI verdict AVOID 36/100

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 18 MOT tests on record with a 72% pass rate and 25,419 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is also currently invalid, making it unroadworthy.

The mileage trajectory shows a significant drop from 155,223 miles in Jan 2023 to 161,313 miles in Jan 2024, indicating a potential odometer fraud or a major usage change.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Tyres worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Jan 2024) — immediate safety risk.
  • DANGEROUS defect: Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (Jan 2024) — critical safety component.
  • DANGEROUS defect: Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (Jan 2024) — structural integrity.
  • MILEAGE DISCREPANCY: 6,079 miles added between Jan 2023 (155,223 mi) and Jan 2024

Working in its favour

  • Consistent annual mileage: 10,027 miles/year (Jan 2008–Jun 2018) — no odometer fraud detected in early history.
  • No recurring failures in critical safety systems: Brakes, Steering, Emissions — no repeated major failures.
  • Immediate retest passes: All 2 failures were immediately rectified and passed on the same day.
  • No evidence of Cat N/S write-off: No DVLA write-off markers found in the provided data.

Mileage history

Mar 2011: 25,419 mi PASSNov 2012: 43,513 mi PASSDec 2013: 53,951 mi PASSDec 2013: 53,951 mi FAILApr 2015: 68,449 mi FAILMay 2015: 68,452 mi PASSJun 2015: 68,633 mi FAILJun 2015: 68,639 mi PASSJun 2016: 83,427 mi PASSJun 2017: 95,859 mi PASSJun 2018: 109,201 mi PASSJun 2019: 120,422 mi PASSDec 2020: 133,315 mi FAILDec 2020: 133,336 mi PASSNov 2021: 141,516 mi PASSJan 2023: 155,223 mi PASSJan 2024: 161,302 mi FAILJan 2024: 161,313 mi PASS161k93k25kMar 2011Jan 2024

MOT test history — 13/18 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2011 PASS 25,419 mi None recorded
Nov 2012 PASS 43,513 mi
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Dec 2013 PASS 53,951 mi None recorded
Dec 2013 FAIL 53,951 mi
PRS Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Apr 2015 FAIL 68,449 mi
FAIL Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
USER ENTERED slight play offside inner track rod joint
May 2015 PASS 68,452 mi
USER ENTERED slight play offside inner track rod joint
Jun 2015 FAIL 68,633 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Jun 2015 PASS 68,639 mi
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Jun 2016 PASS 83,427 mi None recorded
Jun 2017 PASS 95,859 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jun 2018 PASS 109,201 mi
ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Jun 2019 PASS 120,422 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Dec 2020 FAIL 133,315 mi
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
MINOR Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Dec 2020 PASS 133,336 mi
MINOR Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nov 2021 PASS 141,516 mi None recorded
Jan 2023 PASS 155,223 mi
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Tie bar has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe has slight leak and crack (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded Both side rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side front discs worn inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Jan 2024 FAIL 161,302 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Jan 2024 PASS 161,313 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration AF08 VCJ, 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.