AG08 XLE

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
SILVER
Engine
1388 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
24 April 2027 (314 days away)
Last recorded mileage
29,373 mi

AI verdict AVOID 39/100

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 29 MOT tests on record with a 55% pass rate and 29,373 miles. While mileage is consistent, the pattern of neglect and repeated failures makes this vehicle a high-risk purchase.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 9,463 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, but the vehicle has accumulated 173,220 miles over 18 years.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Apr 2026): Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the exte
  • DANGEROUS defect: Tyres (May 2021) — immediate safety risk.
  • DANGEROUS defect: Suspension (May 2021) — critical structural integrity.
  • DANGEROUS defect: Lights (May 2021) — basic safety system.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 9,463 miles/year, indicating regular use.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until April 2027, confirming current roadworthiness.
  • The 1.4L engine is generally known for its durability and reliability.

Mileage history

Mar 2011: 29,373 mi PASSMay 2012: 35,697 mi FAILJun 2012: 35,718 mi PASSMay 2013: 43,595 mi PASSMay 2013: 43,595 mi FAILMay 2014: 53,590 mi PASSMay 2014: 53,590 mi FAILMay 2015: 64,714 mi PASSMay 2015: 64,714 mi FAILMay 2016: 70,995 mi PASSMay 2017: 76,824 mi FAILMay 2017: 76,824 mi PASSMay 2018: 87,014 mi FAILMay 2018: 87,014 mi PASSMay 2019: 98,410 mi FAILMay 2019: 98,410 mi PASSMay 2020: 111,410 mi FAILMay 2020: 111,410 mi PASSMay 2021: 123,285 mi FAILMay 2021: 123,285 mi PASSMay 2022: 136,081 mi FAILMay 2022: 136,081 mi PASSMay 2023: 146,663 mi FAILMay 2023: 146,663 mi PASSApr 2024: 156,190 mi PASSApr 2025: 164,613 mi FAILApr 2025: 164,613 mi PASSApr 2026: 173,220 mi FAILApr 2026: 173,220 mi PASS173k101k29kMar 2011Apr 2026

MOT test history — 16/29 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2011 PASS 29,373 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
May 2012 FAIL 35,697 mi
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2012 PASS 35,718 mi None recorded
May 2013 PASS 43,595 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
May 2013 FAIL 43,595 mi
PRS Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
May 2014 PASS 53,590 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED damage to nearside front wheel rim
USER ENTERED wear on offside rear tyre
May 2014 FAIL 53,590 mi
PRS Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED damage to nearside front wheel rim
USER ENTERED wear on offside rear tyre
May 2015 PASS 64,714 mi None recorded
May 2015 FAIL 64,714 mi
PRS Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PRS Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
May 2016 PASS 70,995 mi None recorded
May 2017 FAIL 76,824 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
May 2017 PASS 76,824 mi None recorded
May 2018 FAIL 87,014 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Front Braking system leaking Joint in engine compartment (3.6.A.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
May 2018 PASS 87,014 mi None recorded
May 2019 FAIL 98,410 mi
PRS Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
May 2019 PASS 98,410 mi None recorded
May 2020 FAIL 111,410 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (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 Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
PRS Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
May 2020 PASS 111,410 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (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 Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
May 2021 FAIL 123,285 mi
MAJOR Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary type fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
May 2021 PASS 123,285 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
May 2022 FAIL 136,081 mi
MAJOR Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
MAJOR Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
May 2022 PASS 136,081 mi None recorded
May 2023 FAIL 146,663 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
May 2023 PASS 146,663 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Apr 2024 PASS 156,190 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
MINOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Apr 2025 FAIL 164,613 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MINOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Apr 2025 PASS 164,613 mi
MINOR Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Apr 2026 FAIL 173,220 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))
MINOR Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY rear chassis corroded
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Coolant leak bottle split
DANGEROUS Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
MAJOR Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Apr 2026 PASS 173,220 mi
ADVISORY rear chassis corroded
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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