AY08 LCL

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
BLUE
Engine
1388 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
19 January 2027 (219 days away)
Last recorded mileage
20,821 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 67/100

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 19 MOT tests on record with a 84% pass rate and 20,821 miles. The vehicle's low annual mileage for its age, combined with a 2025 service gap, warrants careful consideration.

The vehicle shows consistent, low annual mileage averaging 5,430 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, though a 2025 service gap is noted.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS brake failure on 2022-10-21, indicating severe neglect of critical safety components.
  • Recurring subframe corrosion advisories (Oct 2023, Oct 2022) suggest ongoing structural integrity concerns.
  • Major suspension failure (Oct 2021) followed by multiple advisories (Oct 2023, Oct 2022) indicates chronic wear.
  • A 2025 service gap is noted, which is a significant red flag for a 18-year-old vehicle.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2027-01-19, providing peace of mind for immediate roadworthiness.
  • Consistent, low annual mileage (5,430 mi/yr) suggests light use and potential longevity.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories, indicating current roadworthiness despite past issues.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.

Mileage history

Apr 2011: 20,821 mi PASSMay 2012: 24,978 mi PASSMay 2013: 28,694 mi PASSMay 2014: 33,497 mi PASSMay 2015: 41,949 mi PASSMay 2016: 45,438 mi PASSMay 2017: 51,321 mi PASSMay 2018: 56,078 mi FAILMay 2018: 56,078 mi PASSMay 2019: 61,333 mi PASSJun 2020: 67,011 mi PASSOct 2020: 68,429 mi PASSOct 2021: 75,923 mi FAILOct 2021: 75,959 mi PASSOct 2022: 81,221 mi FAILOct 2022: 81,221 mi PASSOct 2023: 86,484 mi PASSNov 2024: 92,825 mi PASSJan 2026: 98,102 mi PASS98k59k21kApr 2011Jan 2026

MOT test history — 16/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2011 PASS 20,821 mi None recorded
May 2012 PASS 24,978 mi
USER ENTERED Front tyres wearing on edges.
May 2013 PASS 28,694 mi
USER ENTERED Front tyres slightly cracked and wearing low on edges. Rear tyres slightly cracked and worn slightly uneven.
May 2014 PASS 33,497 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
May 2015 PASS 41,949 mi None recorded
May 2016 PASS 45,438 mi None recorded
May 2017 PASS 51,321 mi None recorded
May 2018 FAIL 56,078 mi
PRS Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
May 2018 PASS 56,078 mi None recorded
May 2019 PASS 61,333 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Jun 2020 PASS 67,011 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oct 2020 PASS 68,429 mi None recorded
Oct 2021 FAIL 75,923 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oct 2021 PASS 75,959 mi None recorded
Oct 2022 FAIL 81,221 mi
MAJOR Headlamp lens seriously defective both head lights (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
DANGEROUS Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
Oct 2022 PASS 81,221 mi
ADVISORY Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oct 2023 PASS 86,484 mi
MINOR Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both fronts and rears (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nov 2024 PASS 92,825 mi None recorded
Jan 2026 PASS 98,102 mi None recorded

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