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
- 1596 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 20 June 2019
- Last recorded mileage
- 36,225 mi
AI verdict AVOID 51/100
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 13 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 36,225 miles. This data gap prevents a reliable assessment and raises serious concerns about the vehicle's past and current roadworthiness.
The vehicle shows high annual usage (12,638 miles/yr) compared to the UK average (8,000 miles/yr), with a significant jump in mileage from 36,225 miles in 2011 to 102,539 miles by 2014.
Things to check
- June 2018 MOT failure with no defect details — critical safety concern.
- No valid MOT since June 2018, indicating it has not been roadworthy for over 5 years.
- Mileage trajectory shows high annual usage (12,638 mi/yr) compared to UK average (8,000 mi/yr).
- Vehicle is currently Untaxed and Not valid for MOT, suggesting long-term disuse or neglect.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
- No specific recurring mechanical failures identified in the provided MOT history.
- The 1.6L engine is known for its durability and reliability, a positive for this model.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 3/5 stars (2017) indicates a reasonable level of safety features.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | PASS | 36,225 mi | None recorded |
| May 2012 | PASS | 52,514 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2013 | PASS | 78,183 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2014 | PASS | 102,539 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2014 | FAIL | 102,539 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
|
| Jan 2015 | FAIL | — |
PRS Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jan 2015 | PASS | — |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jan 2016 | FAIL | 116,688 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) FAIL Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) FAIL Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) FAIL Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) FAIL Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) 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 Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jan 2016 | PASS | 116,688 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 Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jun 2017 | FAIL | 125,672 mi |
FAIL Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) FAIL Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) FAIL Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
|
| Jun 2017 | PASS | 125,677 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2018 | FAIL | 132,371 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) PRS Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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| Jun 2018 | PASS | 132,371 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration AV08 UBL, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.