BD09 UBE

2009 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
FORD
Year
2009
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1560 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 15 January 2026
Last recorded mileage
39,777 mi

AI verdict AVOID 36/100

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

This 2009 Ford has 21 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 39,777 miles. The provided MOT data is incomplete and inconsistent, making a reliable assessment impossible.

The mileage trajectory shows a suspiciously low rate before Nov 2020 (109 mi/yr equivalent) and a significant drop in annual usage from 2019 to 2021.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Jan 2025): Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DANGEROUS tyre defects recorded in Jan 2024 (worn close to limit).
  • Major failure for lights in Jan 2025, with no advisory for this recurring issue.
  • Major failure for windscreen in Jan 2025, with no advisory for this recurring issue.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 7 historical failures

Mileage history

Aug 2012: 39,777 mi PASSAug 2013: 46,679 mi PASSAug 2014: 53,863 mi PASSAug 2015: 61,924 mi PASSSep 2016: 68,787 mi FAILSep 2016: 68,787 mi PASSAug 2017: 75,015 mi FAILAug 2017: 75,015 mi PASSApr 2018: 79,910 mi PASSApr 2019: 96,849 mi PASSOct 2020: 116,742 mi FAILNov 2020: 116,751 mi PASSJan 2021: 116,770 mi PASSJan 2022: 124,903 mi FAILJan 2022: 124,903 mi PASSJan 2023: 132,419 mi FAILJan 2023: 132,419 mi PASSJan 2024: 141,622 mi FAILJan 2024: 141,650 mi PASSJan 2025: 148,951 mi FAILJan 2025: 148,954 mi PASS149k94k40kAug 2012Jan 2025

MOT test history — 14/21 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2012 PASS 39,777 mi None recorded
Aug 2013 PASS 46,679 mi None recorded
Aug 2014 PASS 53,863 mi None recorded
Aug 2015 PASS 61,924 mi None recorded
Sep 2016 FAIL 68,787 mi
PRS Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Sep 2016 PASS 68,787 mi None recorded
Aug 2017 FAIL 75,015 mi
PRS Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
PRS Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Aug 2017 PASS 75,015 mi None recorded
Apr 2018 PASS 79,910 mi None recorded
Apr 2019 PASS 96,849 mi None recorded
Oct 2020 FAIL 116,742 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nov 2020 PASS 116,751 mi None recorded
Jan 2021 PASS 116,770 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jan 2022 FAIL 124,903 mi
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Jan 2022 PASS 124,903 mi None recorded
Jan 2023 FAIL 132,419 mi
MAJOR Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet will not open (3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on3.49mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on3.33mm (5.2.3 (e))
Jan 2023 PASS 132,419 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on3.49mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on3.33mm (5.2.3 (e))
Jan 2024 FAIL 141,622 mi
MAJOR Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
DANGEROUS Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached has detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Jan 2024 PASS 141,650 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jan 2025 FAIL 148,951 mi
MAJOR Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Body panel slightly loose both front wing's (6.2.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Jan 2025 PASS 148,954 mi
ADVISORY Body panel slightly loose both front wing's (6.2.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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