BD08 OLT

2015 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
FORD
Year
2015
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
998 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
30 July 2026 (46 days away)
Last recorded mileage
16,004 mi

AI verdict AVOID 38/100

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

This 2015 Ford has 13 MOT tests on record with a 69% pass rate and 16,004 miles. The high mileage for its age, combined with a 3-star Euro NCAP safety rating, makes this a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 12,885 miles/year, with a significant spike of 31,856 miles between July 2021 and August 2022, indicating heavy or irregular use.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Tyres (Aug 2023) — immediate safety concern.
  • Recurring exhaust issues: 5 tests, 3 major failures, 1 advisory.
  • Recurring suspension failures: 4 major failures, 2 advisories.
  • Recurring engine/oil failures: 4 major failures, 0 advisories.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until July 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No mileage discrepancies or fraud detected in the MOT history.
  • All major failures were immediately rectified and passed subsequent tests.
  • Consistent annual mileage increases, no suspicious drops or spikes.

Mileage history

Aug 2017: 16,004 mi PASSAug 2018: 20,749 mi PASSAug 2019: 23,896 mi PASSAug 2020: 30,553 mi PASSJul 2021: 42,522 mi PASSAug 2022: 74,378 mi FAILAug 2022: 74,379 mi PASSAug 2023: 95,348 mi FAILAug 2023: 95,348 mi PASSAug 2024: 117,391 mi FAILSep 2024: 117,392 mi PASSJul 2025: 136,403 mi FAILJul 2025: 136,410 mi PASS136k76k16kAug 2017Jul 2025

MOT test history — 9/13 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2017 PASS 16,004 mi None recorded
Aug 2018 PASS 20,749 mi None recorded
Aug 2019 PASS 23,896 mi
ADVISORY under trays on
Aug 2020 PASS 30,553 mi None recorded
Jul 2021 PASS 42,522 mi None recorded
Aug 2022 FAIL 74,378 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
ADVISORY Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Aug 2022 PASS 74,379 mi
ADVISORY Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S AND N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Aug 2023 FAIL 95,348 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MINOR Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Aug 2023 PASS 95,348 mi
MINOR Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Aug 2024 FAIL 117,391 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MAJOR Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sep 2024 PASS 117,392 mi None recorded
Jul 2025 FAIL 136,403 mi
MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MAJOR Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
MAJOR Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Jul 2025 PASS 136,410 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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