AF08 YMU
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
- 1753 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 5 May 2026
- Last recorded mileage
- 36,834 mi
AI verdict AVOID 22/100
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 22 MOT tests on record with a 68% pass rate and 36,834 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2026-05-05, which is highly irregular for a 2008 vehicle.
The mileage trajectory shows a significant decrease of 21,400 miles between Oct 2013 (108,334 mi) and Dec 2014 (102,934 mi), indicating a possible odometer tampering.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Oct 2013 (108,334 mi) and Dec 2014 (102,934 mi) — possible odometer tamper
- DANGEROUS tyre defects recorded in 5 separate MOT tests (e.g., Mar 2021, Mar 2022).
- Recurring major suspension failures and advisories across 3+ years (e.g., Mar 2023, Apr 2024).
- Major emissions failure in Mar 2023, with 3 related advisories in the same test.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 7 historical failures
- No specific green flags are present in the MOT history for this vehicle.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 15/22 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2011 | PASS | 36,834 mi |
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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| Oct 2011 | PASS | 43,997 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2012 | FAIL | 73,503 mi |
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) ADVISORY Nearside 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) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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| Nov 2012 | PASS | 73,504 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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| Oct 2013 | PASS | 108,334 mi |
USER ENTERED both front tyres close to limit
|
| Dec 2014 | PASS | 102,934 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2015 | PASS | 111,524 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2016 | FAIL | 112,612 mi |
PRS Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
|
| Dec 2016 | PASS | 112,612 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2017 | PASS | 114,388 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2018 | FAIL | 126,000 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake binding slightly ADVISORY Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
|
| Dec 2018 | PASS | 126,217 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake binding slightly ADVISORY Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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| Nov 2019 | PASS | 136,734 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| Mar 2021 | FAIL | 141,311 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water in headlight (4.1.2 (c)) ADVISORY various suspension components slightly coroded DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
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| Mar 2021 | PASS | 141,314 mi |
ADVISORY various suspension components slightly coroded ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
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| Mar 2022 | PASS | 143,765 mi |
ADVISORY various suspension components are slightly corroded ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake showing signs oh heat ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a)) 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on the inner swept area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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| Mar 2023 | FAIL | 153,284 mi |
MINOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY various suspension components coroded 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)) MAJOR Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.2.1 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| Mar 2023 | PASS | 153,498 mi |
MINOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY various suspension components coroded 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 Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| Apr 2024 | FAIL | 163,010 mi |
MAJOR Horn not working (7.7 (a)) MAJOR Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) MINOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) 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)) MAJOR Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
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| Apr 2024 | PASS | 163,010 mi |
MINOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) 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))
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| Apr 2025 | FAIL | 168,543 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY various suspension components are corroded ADVISORY Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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| May 2025 | PASS | 168,544 mi |
MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY various suspension components are corroded ADVISORY Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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