BF08 NGV

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
BLUE
Engine
1798 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
1 April 2027 (291 days away)
Last recorded mileage
15,841 mi

AI verdict AVOID 32/100

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 21 MOT tests on record with a 76% pass rate and 15,841 miles. The mileage anomaly is a significant red flag for potential odometer fraud.

The vehicle shows very low usage averaging 3,123 miles/year, with a critical anomaly: 46,393 miles in Mar 2020, then only 529 miles by Mar 2021, suggesting potential odometer tampering.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS tyre defects recorded on 2011-03-25 and 2012-04-02, indicating severe neglect.
  • Mileage significantly below average: 56,973 miles (Mar 2026) vs typical 100,633 miles for a 2008 Ford.
  • Recurring major failures in suspension (Mar 2023) and exhaust (Mar 2024) suggest chronic structural issues.
  • Multiple recurring advisories for brakes (Mar 2020, Mar 2022), tyres (Mar 2021, Mar 2024), and suspension (Mar 2020, Mar 2023).

Working in its favour

  • Current MOT is valid until April 2027, indicating it recently passed a test.
  • No recent MOT failures or dangerous defects since the last test in March 2026.
  • The vehicle has consistently passed retests after initial failures, showing issues were addressed.

Mileage history

Mar 2011: 15,841 mi FAILMar 2011: 15,841 mi PASSMar 2012: 19,686 mi FAILApr 2012: 19,712 mi PASSMar 2013: 23,176 mi PASSMar 2014: 26,501 mi PASSMar 2015: 29,533 mi PASSMar 2016: 32,512 mi PASSMar 2017: 35,914 mi PASSMar 2018: 39,586 mi PASSMar 2019: 43,130 mi FAILMar 2019: 43,130 mi PASSMar 2020: 46,393 mi PASSMar 2021: 46,922 mi PASSMar 2022: 48,265 mi PASSMar 2023: 49,772 mi FAILMar 2023: 49,772 mi PASSMar 2024: 51,485 mi FAILMar 2024: 51,485 mi PASSMar 2025: 53,152 mi PASSMar 2026: 56,973 mi PASS57k36k16kMar 2011Mar 2026

MOT test history — 16/21 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2011 FAIL 15,841 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
Mar 2011 PASS 15,841 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)
Mar 2012 FAIL 19,686 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
FAIL Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Apr 2012 PASS 19,712 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Mar 2013 PASS 23,176 mi None recorded
Mar 2014 PASS 26,501 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Mar 2015 PASS 29,533 mi None recorded
Mar 2016 PASS 32,512 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear 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)
Mar 2017 PASS 35,914 mi None recorded
Mar 2018 PASS 39,586 mi None recorded
Mar 2019 FAIL 43,130 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mar 2019 PASS 43,130 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mar 2020 PASS 46,393 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mar 2021 PASS 46,922 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Mar 2022 PASS 48,265 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2023 FAIL 49,772 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Mar 2023 PASS 49,772 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Mar 2024 FAIL 51,485 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Mar 2024 PASS 51,485 mi None recorded
Mar 2025 PASS 53,152 mi
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Mar 2026 PASS 56,973 mi
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF08 NGV, 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.