AO59 SYV

2009 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
FORD
Year
2009
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1596 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
3 October 2026 (110 days away)
Last recorded mileage
21,987 mi

AI verdict AVOID 40/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2009 Ford has 18 MOT tests on record with a 78% pass rate and 21,987 miles. The vehicle's age and mileage trajectory also present significant risks.

The mileage trajectory shows normal usage until 2018, then a significant drop to 5,107 miles/year between 2021 and 2022, followed by a return to normal annual usage.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS tyre defects recorded in Nov 2023 and Oct 2025.
  • Recurring major suspension failures and advisories across 4 tests.
  • Recurring major lighting failures and advisories across 4 tests.
  • Emissions system advisories recurring across 2 separate tests.

Working in its favour

  • MOT valid until October 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • Consistent annual mileage post-2022, suggesting regular use.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering.
  • No recurring failures on critical safety systems like brakes or steering.

Mileage history

Oct 2012: 21,987 mi PASSOct 2013: 28,576 mi PASSOct 2014: 38,630 mi PASSOct 2015: 50,146 mi PASSOct 2016: 62,377 mi FAILOct 2016: 62,377 mi PASSOct 2017: 68,937 mi PASSAug 2018: 74,305 mi PASSAug 2019: 89,735 mi PASSAug 2020: 103,089 mi PASSDec 2021: 113,475 mi FAILDec 2021: 113,475 mi PASSNov 2022: 118,582 mi FAILNov 2022: 118,582 mi PASSNov 2023: 127,516 mi FAILNov 2023: 127,516 mi PASSOct 2024: 137,117 mi PASSOct 2025: 148,804 mi PASS149k85k22kOct 2012Oct 2025

MOT test history — 14/18 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2012 PASS 21,987 mi None recorded
Oct 2013 PASS 28,576 mi None recorded
Oct 2014 PASS 38,630 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 Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED plastic sill covers fitted
USER ENTERED n/s/f tyre has slight perishing on side wall
Oct 2015 PASS 50,146 mi None recorded
Oct 2016 FAIL 62,377 mi
ADVISORY Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Oct 2016 PASS 62,377 mi
ADVISORY Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Oct 2017 PASS 68,937 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small stone chip o/s on windscreen (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/f lower arm rear bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s/f lower arm rear bush deteriorated (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush small radius arm at rear (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush small radius arm at rear (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, bald on inner edge very close to cords (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY exhaust manifold/cat bracket cracking
Aug 2018 PASS 74,305 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre wearing low
Aug 2019 PASS 89,735 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Aug 2020 PASS 103,089 mi None recorded
Dec 2021 FAIL 113,475 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Dec 2021 PASS 113,475 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nov 2022 FAIL 118,582 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nov 2022 PASS 118,582 mi None recorded
Nov 2023 FAIL 127,516 mi
MAJOR Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
MAJOR Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
MAJOR Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.
ADVISORY CARRIED OUT VEHICLE INSPECTION UNDER WET CONDITIONS.
Nov 2023 PASS 127,516 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.
ADVISORY CARRIED OUT VEHICLE INSPECTION UNDER WET CONDITIONS.
Oct 2024 PASS 137,117 mi
ADVISORY Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Oct 2025 PASS 148,804 mi
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Screw nearside front tyre
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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