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
- 1997 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 13 May 2027 (333 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 34,014 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 41/100
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 20 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 34,014 miles. While mileage is low, the vehicle's age and past issues warrant a thorough inspection.
The vehicle exhibits very low annual mileage averaging 5,406 miles per year, with a significant drop in usage from 2011 to 2015 (34,014 mi to 39,579 mi) and subsequent very low annual increments.
Things to check
- Recurring suspension arm advisories across 8 instances (2013, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026).
- Major Engine/Oil failure on 2019-06-06, with a subsequent advisory for MIL malfunction on 2025-06-06.
- Major Emissions failure on 2019-06-06, with a subsequent advisory for exhaust issues on 2025-06-06.
- Major Tyres failure on 2025-06-06, with 5 related advisories across 2013, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2027-05-13, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No mileage discrepancies or signs of odometer fraud detected.
- All major and minor failures were promptly rectified and retested successfully.
- Consistent annual mileage since 2015, despite initial low usage.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 16/20 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | PASS | 34,014 mi | None recorded |
| May 2012 | FAIL | 39,579 mi |
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) FAIL Offside Rear 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) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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| May 2012 | PASS | 39,579 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| May 2013 | PASS | 46,483 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jun 2014 | PASS | 53,288 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2015 | FAIL | 59,971 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)
|
| Jun 2015 | PASS | 59,974 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2016 | PASS | 66,788 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2017 | PASS | 73,402 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2018 | PASS | 81,301 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2019 | FAIL | 85,560 mi |
PRS Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) PRS Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
|
| Jun 2019 | PASS | 85,560 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2020 | PASS | 87,133 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2021 | PASS | 88,819 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2022 | PASS | 91,027 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2023 | PASS | 93,420 mi |
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 Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jun 2024 | PASS | 95,104 mi |
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jun 2025 | FAIL | 97,308 mi |
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & bald inner 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i)) MAJOR Emission control equipment obviously defective DPF pressure pipes broken (8.2.2.1 (a)) MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
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| Jun 2025 | PASS | 97,312 mi |
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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| May 2026 | PASS | 99,358 mi |
ADVISORY Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD08 CJY, 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.