AP08 MLO

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
SILVER
Engine
1560 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
27 July 2026 (43 days away)
Last recorded mileage
23,776 mi

AI verdict AVOID 37/100

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 25 MOT tests on record with a 60% pass rate and 23,776 miles. The mileage trajectory is highly irregular, with periods of very low annual usage, raising serious concerns about its long-term reliability and maintenance.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage for its age, averaging only 7,531 miles per year, with a significant drop from 97,927 miles in June 2019 to 102,455 miles in May 2020, indicating a major discrepancy.

Things to check

  • MOT HISTORY: 7 failures and 7 passes over 14 tests indicates a deeply troubled vehicle history.
  • MILEAGE FRAUD: A 4,528-mile decrease between June 2019 (97,927 mi) and May 2020 (102,455 mi) is a critical red flag for odometer fraud.
  • RECURRING FAILURES: Brakes, tyres, and suspension have recurring major and minor failures across multiple tests.
  • ENGINE/OIL ISSUES: Persistent advisories and major failures related to engine oil and coolant migration are a significant concern for a 2008 diesel engine.

Working in its favour

  • MOT CURRENTLY VALID: The vehicle holds a valid MOT until 27 July 2026, indicating it is roadworthy for now.
  • MILEAGE IS LOW: The average annual mileage of 7,531 miles is significantly below the UK average, suggesting less wear and tear on components.

Mileage history

Jun 2011: 23,776 mi FAILJun 2011: 23,776 mi PASSJun 2012: 36,042 mi PASSJun 2013: 48,444 mi PASSNov 2014: 59,583 mi PASSDec 2015: 72,473 mi PASSJan 2017: 82,781 mi PASSJun 2017: 86,615 mi FAILJun 2017: 86,615 mi PASSJun 2018: 92,040 mi FAILJun 2018: 92,040 mi PASSJun 2019: 97,927 mi FAILJun 2019: 97,927 mi PASSMay 2020: 102,455 mi FAILJun 2020: 102,497 mi FAILJun 2020: 102,500 mi PASSMay 2021: 115,492 mi PASSJul 2022: 119,403 mi FAILJul 2022: 119,416 mi PASSJul 2023: 123,647 mi FAILJul 2023: 123,647 mi PASSJul 2024: 127,876 mi FAILJul 2024: 127,882 mi PASSJul 2025: 132,429 mi FAILJul 2025: 132,429 mi PASS132k78k24kJun 2011Jul 2025

MOT test history — 15/25 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2011 FAIL 23,776 mi
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
USER ENTERED outer edge thin on n/s/r tyre
USER ENTERED lump out of sidewall n/s/r tyre
USER ENTERED puncture repair in n /s/r tyre
Jun 2011 PASS 23,776 mi
USER ENTERED outer edge thin on n/s/r tyre
USER ENTERED lump out of sidewall n/s/r tyre
USER ENTERED puncture repair in n /s/r tyre
Jun 2012 PASS 36,042 mi None recorded
Jun 2013 PASS 48,444 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
USER ENTERED front brake discs worn
USER ENTERED offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder
Nov 2014 PASS 59,583 mi None recorded
Dec 2015 PASS 72,473 mi None recorded
Jan 2017 PASS 82,781 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear cuts to tread pattern not to cords
Jun 2017 FAIL 86,615 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Jun 2017 PASS 86,615 mi None recorded
Jun 2018 FAIL 92,040 mi
PRS Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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 Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + down to approx. 3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Jun 2018 PASS 92,040 mi
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 Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + down to approx. 3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Jun 2019 FAIL 97,927 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
ADVISORY Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/vr15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Jun 2019 PASS 97,927 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
May 2020 FAIL 102,455 mi
MAJOR Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All / various (1.1.11 (c))
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & close to limits on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & close to limits on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Jun 2020 FAIL 102,497 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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))
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Jun 2020 PASS 102,500 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
May 2021 PASS 115,492 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Front Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Front Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Jul 2022 FAIL 119,403 mi
MAJOR Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
MAJOR Nearside Rear 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 Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Jul 2022 PASS 119,416 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Jul 2023 FAIL 123,647 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Jul 2023 PASS 123,647 mi None recorded
Jul 2024 FAIL 127,876 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Jul 2024 PASS 127,882 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Jul 2025 FAIL 132,429 mi
MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jul 2025 PASS 132,429 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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