AK58 HXF

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
1999 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 3 June 2018
Last recorded mileage
49,357 mi

AI verdict AVOID 30/100

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 12 MOT tests on record with a 58% pass rate and 49,357 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2018-06-03, which is a critical red flag.

The mileage trajectory shows suspiciously low usage before 2014 (0 mi/yr equivalent) and a significant spike in usage from 2014 onwards, indicating inconsistent and potentially fraudulent use.

Things to check

  • MOT status is 'Not valid' with expiry 2018-06-03, indicating no current roadworthiness.
  • 5 major failures across 12 tests, including 4 tyre failures and 2 suspension failures.
  • 9 advisories for recurring issues like tyres, headlamps, and brakes.
  • Suspiciously low mileage recorded before Apr 2014 (0 mi/yr equivalent).

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
  • No specific green flags identified in the MOT history for this vehicle.

Mileage history

Nov 2011: 49,357 mi PASSDec 2012: 76,115 mi FAILDec 2012: 76,115 mi PASSJan 2014: 97,139 mi FAILApr 2014: 97,139 mi PASSJun 2014: 97,242 mi FAILJun 2014: 97,242 mi PASSJun 2015: 151,869 mi PASSMay 2016: 196,025 mi FAILMay 2016: 196,025 mi PASSMay 2017: 241,639 mi FAILMay 2017: 241,639 mi PASS242k145k49kNov 2011May 2017

MOT test history — 7/12 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2011 PASS 49,357 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Dec 2012 FAIL 76,115 mi
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)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Dec 2012 PASS 76,115 mi None recorded
Jan 2014 FAIL 97,139 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED Front brake discs corroded
Apr 2014 PASS 97,139 mi None recorded
Jun 2014 FAIL 97,242 mi
FAIL Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Jun 2014 PASS 97,242 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)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Jun 2015 PASS 151,869 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
May 2016 FAIL 196,025 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge 215/55/16 97w (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY under trays & covers obscuring some components
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
May 2016 PASS 196,025 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY under trays & covers obscuring some components
May 2017 FAIL 241,639 mi
FAIL Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY under trays & covers obscuring some components
ADVISORY Oil leak slight from front pulley area of engine & gearbox area
May 2017 PASS 241,639 mi
ADVISORY under trays & covers obscuring some components
ADVISORY Oil leak slight from front pulley area of engine & gearbox area
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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