BF08 LMU

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
SILVER
Engine
1999 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 21 April 2025
Last recorded mileage
29,885 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 62/100

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 72% pass rate and 29,885 miles. The vehicle shows very low mileage for its age, but this, combined with the recurring issues, raises significant concerns.

The vehicle shows very low annual usage, averaging only 5,611 miles per year, with a significant drop in recent years (e.g., 1,726 miles between Jan 2022 and Jan 2023).

Things to check

  • Jan 2023: DANGEROUS failure for Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush.
  • Jan 2023: DANGEROUS failure for Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick.
  • Jan 2023: DANGEROUS failure for Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm.
  • Jan 2023: DANGEROUS failure for Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent mileage readings with no anomalies or fraud detected.
  • No recurring failures on the same system after initial repairs.
  • Recent MOT pass in April 2024, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No evidence of Cat N/S write-off markers in the provided data.

Mileage history

Jul 2011: 29,885 mi PASSSep 2012: 37,583 mi PASSSep 2013: 46,657 mi PASSSep 2014: 53,758 mi PASSSep 2015: 61,639 mi PASSFeb 2016: 63,863 mi FAILFeb 2016: 63,863 mi PASSJan 2017: 70,030 mi PASSJul 2017: 71,548 mi FAILJul 2017: 71,550 mi PASSJul 2018: 75,833 mi PASSNov 2019: 81,555 mi FAILDec 2019: 81,558 mi PASSJan 2022: 86,733 mi PASSJan 2023: 88,459 mi FAILJan 2023: 88,467 mi PASSApr 2024: 91,255 mi FAILApr 2024: 91,572 mi PASS92k61k30kJul 2011Apr 2024

MOT test history — 13/18 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2011 PASS 29,885 mi None recorded
Sep 2012 PASS 37,583 mi None recorded
Sep 2013 PASS 46,657 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Sep 2014 PASS 53,758 mi None recorded
Sep 2015 PASS 61,639 mi None recorded
Feb 2016 FAIL 63,863 mi
PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PRS Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Feb 2016 PASS 63,863 mi None recorded
Jan 2017 PASS 70,030 mi
ADVISORY under tray is fitted
Jul 2017 FAIL 71,548 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Jul 2017 PASS 71,550 mi None recorded
Jul 2018 PASS 75,833 mi None recorded
Nov 2019 FAIL 81,555 mi
ADVISORY engine covers are fitted obscuring some components
ADVISORY undertrays are fitted obscuring some components
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Dec 2019 PASS 81,558 mi
ADVISORY engine covers are fitted obscuring some components
ADVISORY undertrays are fitted obscuring some components
Jan 2022 PASS 86,733 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Jan 2023 FAIL 88,459 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Jan 2023 PASS 88,467 mi
ADVISORY Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Apr 2024 FAIL 91,255 mi
MAJOR Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear trailing arm bushes Excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Refused to test, unable to open bonnet. Paperwork issued and test abandoned.
Apr 2024 PASS 91,572 mi None recorded

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