BF08 VSD

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
1596 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
3 September 2026 (81 days away)
Last recorded mileage
2,948 mi

AI verdict AVOID 56/100

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 19 MOT tests on record with a 84% pass rate and 2,948 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the extremely low mileage combined with recurring suspension and steering issues makes this vehicle a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows a critically low mileage of 2,948 miles over 18 years, with no consistent annual usage, raising serious concerns about odometer integrity.

Things to check

  • Mileage of 2,948 miles over 18 years is extremely low and highly suspicious for a 2008 vehicle.
  • First MOT test on 2011-01-25 recorded only 2,948 miles, which is implausibly low for its age.
  • Recurring suspension failures (Aug 2022, Aug 2024) and steering rack issues (Aug 2022) indicate chronic neglect.
  • The 2013-01-24 advisory for 'front tyres have age cracks/perished' is a clear sign of deferred maintenance.

Working in its favour

  • Vehicle has a valid MOT until 2026-09-03, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories, suggesting the owner has been proactive in addressing issues.
  • Consistent retest passes after failures show the owner's willingness to rectify problems.
  • The 2008 Ford model has a 3-star Euro NCAP safety rating, indicating average safety features.

Mileage history

Jan 2011: 2,948 mi PASSJan 2012: 5,932 mi PASSJan 2013: 9,570 mi PASSJan 2014: 12,608 mi PASSJan 2015: 15,295 mi PASSJan 2016: 18,248 mi FAILJan 2016: 18,251 mi PASSJan 2017: 20,730 mi PASSJan 2018: 22,500 mi PASSJan 2019: 24,262 mi PASSDec 2019: 25,979 mi PASSSep 2020: 26,279 mi PASSAug 2021: 34,148 mi PASSAug 2022: 43,427 mi FAILAug 2022: 43,503 mi PASSAug 2023: 49,790 mi PASSAug 2024: 55,572 mi FAILAug 2024: 55,572 mi PASSAug 2025: 63,090 mi PASS63k33k3kJan 2011Aug 2025

MOT test history — 16/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2011 PASS 2,948 mi None recorded
Jan 2012 PASS 5,932 mi
USER ENTERED Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Jan 2013 PASS 9,570 mi
USER ENTERED Both front tyre sidewalls perished (AGE CRACKS)
Jan 2014 PASS 12,608 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
USER ENTERED front tyres have age cracks/perished, no visible plies/cords
Jan 2015 PASS 15,295 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED offside front Tyre sidewall perished
USER ENTERED nearside front Tyre sidewall perished
USER ENTERED Both front Tyres worn low
Jan 2016 FAIL 18,248 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
ADVISORY Offside Front heavily perishing
Jan 2016 PASS 18,251 mi None recorded
Jan 2017 PASS 20,730 mi None recorded
Jan 2018 PASS 22,500 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Jan 2019 PASS 24,262 mi None recorded
Dec 2019 PASS 25,979 mi None recorded
Sep 2020 PASS 26,279 mi None recorded
Aug 2021 PASS 34,148 mi None recorded
Aug 2022 FAIL 43,427 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Aug 2022 PASS 43,503 mi None recorded
Aug 2023 PASS 49,790 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH AS MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH AS MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Aug 2024 FAIL 55,572 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Aug 2024 PASS 55,572 mi None recorded
Aug 2025 PASS 63,090 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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