BG08 AED

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
1242 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
22 March 2027 (281 days away)
Last recorded mileage
5,855 mi

AI verdict AVOID 63/100

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 5,855 miles. The recurring advisories for tyres, brakes, and suspension, combined with the very low usage, make this vehicle a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows extremely low mileage averaging 1,409 miles/year, with a significant drop in usage from 13,194 miles in March 2019 to just 44 miles by March 2021, raising serious odometer integrity concerns.

Things to check

  • Mileage is extremely low at 1,409 mi/yr average, highly suspicious for an 18-year-old vehicle.
  • Mileage dropped from 13,194 miles in March 2019 to only 44 miles by March 2021, indicating potential fraud.
  • Recurring advisories for tyres, brakes, and suspension across multiple tests suggest chronic neglect or poor maintenance.
  • The 2011-04-08 test recorded a minor advisory for a damaged front road wheel and user-entered damage to the front bumper.

Working in its favour

  • Vehicle has a valid MOT until March 2027, indicating it is currently roadworthy.
  • No major failures or dangerous defects are recorded in the MOT history.
  • The car has been consistently registered and maintained its MOT status over the years.
  • The Ford 1.2L engine is known for its durability and reliability, which is a positive aspect.

Mileage history

Apr 2011: 5,855 mi PASSApr 2012: 7,606 mi PASSMar 2013: 9,263 mi PASSMar 2014: 10,180 mi PASSMar 2015: 11,100 mi PASSMar 2016: 11,825 mi FAILMar 2016: 11,825 mi PASSMar 2017: 12,435 mi FAILMar 2017: 12,435 mi PASSMar 2018: 12,815 mi PASSMar 2019: 13,194 mi PASSMar 2020: 13,559 mi PASSMar 2021: 13,603 mi FAILMar 2021: 13,603 mi PASSMar 2022: 14,567 mi PASSMar 2023: 17,556 mi PASSMar 2024: 19,731 mi PASSMar 2025: 22,826 mi PASSMar 2026: 25,660 mi PASS26k16k6kApr 2011Mar 2026

MOT test history — 16/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2011 PASS 5,855 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
USER ENTERED damage to front bumper
Apr 2012 PASS 7,606 mi None recorded
Mar 2013 PASS 9,263 mi
USER ENTERED cut in tread on nearside rear tyre
USER ENTERED front lower bumper adrift
Mar 2014 PASS 10,180 mi None recorded
Mar 2015 PASS 11,100 mi None recorded
Mar 2016 FAIL 11,825 mi
PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PRS Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Mar 2016 PASS 11,825 mi None recorded
Mar 2017 FAIL 12,435 mi
PRS Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2017 PASS 12,435 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2018 PASS 12,815 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim wheel rim. (4.2.A.1a)
Mar 2019 PASS 13,194 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2020 PASS 13,559 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Mar 2021 FAIL 13,603 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Mar 2021 PASS 13,603 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2022 PASS 14,567 mi None recorded
Mar 2023 PASS 17,556 mi None recorded
Mar 2024 PASS 19,731 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Mar 2025 PASS 22,826 mi
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Mar 2026 PASS 25,660 mi
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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