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
- GREY
- Engine
- 2179 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 8 October 2026 (116 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 53,627 mi
AI verdict AVOID 29/100
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 22 MOT tests on record with a 68% pass rate and 53,627 miles. The mileage trajectory shows suspiciously low usage for its first 9 years, followed by normal usage, which is a significant red flag.
The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage (656 mi/yr equivalent) before Sep 2017, followed by normal usage, indicating a potential odometer fraud or a period of inactivity.
Things to check
- Mileage anomaly: Suspiciously low mileage (656 mi/yr equivalent) before Sep 2017, suggesting potential odometer fraud.
- Recurring major suspension failures: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover failed Oct 2023, after ADVISORY on Sep 2018.
- High corrosion risk: Recurring advisories on corroded rear suspension arms (Sep 2019, Sep 2025) and subframe (Sep 2025) indicate severe structural wear.
- Engine overheating and head gasket issues: Community-reported faults for 5.4L diesel engine, a known weakness for this model.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until October 2026: Offers immediate peace of mind regarding roadworthiness.
- Consistent annual mileage post-2017: No suspicious spikes or drops in recent years, suggesting normal usage.
- No recent MOT failures: The most recent MOT (Sep 2025) passed, despite numerous advisories.
- No mileage anomalies post-2017: Mileage has been consistent and normal since the initial low period.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 15/22 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | PASS | 53,627 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2012 | FAIL | 61,802 mi |
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED advise tracking USER ENTERED 235/40/18
|
| Sep 2012 | PASS | 61,802 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2013 | PASS | 73,280 mi |
USER ENTERED advise front inner brake pads low
|
| Oct 2014 | FAIL | 85,464 mi |
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Nov 2014 | FAIL | 85,799 mi |
FAIL Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) 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) USER ENTERED rear discs lipped
|
| Nov 2014 | PASS | 85,799 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) 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) USER ENTERED rear discs lipped
|
| Mar 2016 | FAIL | 94,699 mi |
FAIL Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) FAIL Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) ADVISORY engine malfunction lamp on ADVISORY 2 litres engine oil added prior to test ADVISORY Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1) ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre has crack on inner wall marked with yellow crayon ADVISORY coolant level below min mark
|
| Apr 2016 | FAIL | 95,180 mi |
ADVISORY engine management light on FAIL Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
|
| Apr 2016 | PASS | 95,421 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2016 | PASS | 99,180 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2017 | PASS | 99,705 mi |
ADVISORY nearside rear tyre has several small splits around inner sidewall ADVISORY Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
|
| Sep 2018 | PASS | 108,665 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Sep 2019 | PASS | 116,266 mi |
MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills
|
| Sep 2020 | PASS | 122,109 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2021 | FAIL | 136,068 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust hanger snapped. (6.1.2 (a))
|
| Oct 2021 | PASS | 136,068 mi |
ADVISORY Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust hanger snapped. (6.1.2 (a))
|
| Sep 2022 | PASS | 142,041 mi |
ADVISORY Covers fitted within the engine bay at time of test are obscuring some components. ADVISORY Under trays fitted to the vehicle at time of test are obscuring some components.
|
| Oct 2023 | FAIL | 147,242 mi |
MINOR Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY underside components corroded ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
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| Oct 2023 | PASS | 147,245 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY underside components corroded ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
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| Oct 2024 | PASS | 152,131 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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| Sep 2025 | PASS | 163,752 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
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