BD08 WKE

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)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 5 October 2024
Last recorded mileage
37,335 mi

AI verdict AVOID 44/100

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 18 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 37,335 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2024-10-05, which is highly irregular.

The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 9,647 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes.

Things to check

  • Dangerous brake failure on 2019-03-20, indicating severe safety neglect.
  • Dangerous tyre defect on 2022-03-24, showing a clear pattern of critical safety issues.
  • Recurring major failures in suspension (4 times) and brakes (2 times) across multiple tests.
  • The MOT status is 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2024-10-05, which is highly irregular.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent mileage trajectory over 18 years, averaging 9,647 miles/year.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering.
  • The vehicle has a long service history, with consistent maintenance.
  • No outstanding recalls or dangerous defects currently present.

Mileage history

Jun 2011: 37,335 mi PASSJun 2011: 37,335 mi FAILMay 2012: 44,634 mi FAILMay 2012: 44,634 mi PASSJun 2013: 52,323 mi PASSJun 2014: 60,839 mi PASSJun 2015: 69,367 mi PASSJun 2016: 80,766 mi PASSJun 2017: 92,334 mi PASSJun 2018: 104,516 mi PASSMar 2019: 110,846 mi FAILMar 2019: 110,846 mi PASSMar 2020: 124,039 mi FAILMar 2020: 124,041 mi PASSMar 2021: 136,118 mi PASSMar 2022: 149,688 mi FAILMar 2022: 150,163 mi FAILOct 2023: 152,172 mi PASS152k95k37kJun 2011Oct 2023

MOT test history — 12/18 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2011 PASS 37,335 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2011 FAIL 37,335 mi
PRS Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PRS Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
May 2012 FAIL 44,634 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
FAIL Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
May 2012 PASS 44,634 mi None recorded
Jun 2013 PASS 52,323 mi None recorded
Jun 2014 PASS 60,839 mi None recorded
Jun 2015 PASS 69,367 mi None recorded
Jun 2016 PASS 80,766 mi None recorded
Jun 2017 PASS 92,334 mi None recorded
Jun 2018 PASS 104,516 mi None recorded
Mar 2019 FAIL 110,846 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Suspension component likely to fail shock absorber top bearing has collapsed (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
Mar 2019 PASS 110,846 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Mar 2020 FAIL 124,039 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached is detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY front tyres worn on inner edge
ADVISORY n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
ADVISORY n/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Mar 2020 PASS 124,041 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY front tyres worn on inner edge
ADVISORY n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
ADVISORY n/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Mar 2021 PASS 136,118 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY exhaust flexi deteriorated
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mar 2022 FAIL 149,688 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
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 Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY exhaust flexi deteriorated
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2022 FAIL 150,163 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
DANGEROUS Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY oil leak
MAJOR Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oct 2023 PASS 152,172 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Want the full report on BD08 WKE?

Live valuation, running costs, negotiation points and seller questions — free, in 60 seconds.

Run a free live check →

About this page

This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD08 WKE, 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.