BG08 FUO

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
BLACK
Engine
1596 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
9 October 2026 (117 days away)
Last recorded mileage
45,335 mi

AI verdict AVOID 46/100

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 79% pass rate and 45,335 miles. The vehicle's age, combined with a significant mileage discrepancy and unexplained history gaps, makes it an extremely high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows a critical mileage discrepancy: 118,796 miles in March 2019, then only 45,335 miles in October 2025, indicating a 73,451-mile reduction or a 73,451-mile increase since 2019.

Things to check

  • Mileage anomaly: 118,796 miles (Mar 2019) vs. 45,335 miles (Oct 2025) — a 73,451-mile discrepancy.
  • Recurring Major Suspension Failures: Oct 2024 (nearside front outer drive shaft joint) and Oct 2022 (nearside front outer drive shaft joint) — same component, 2 years apart.
  • Recurring Major Emissions Failures: Oct 2024 (exhaust lambda reading) and Oct 2022 (exhaust carbon monoxide content) — same system, 2 years apart.
  • Recurring Major Tyre Failures: Oct 2022 (nearside front tyre cut) and Sep 2020 (nearside front tyre cut) — same component, 2 years apart.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures

Mileage history

Mar 2011: 45,335 mi PASSApr 2012: 53,503 mi PASSApr 2013: 58,630 mi PASSApr 2014: 63,814 mi PASSApr 2015: 71,312 mi PASSApr 2016: 79,104 mi PASSApr 2017: 92,493 mi PASSMar 2018: 105,860 mi FAILMar 2018: 105,860 mi PASSMar 2019: 118,796 mi FAILMar 2019: 118,796 mi PASSSep 2020: 134,076 mi PASSOct 2021: 144,229 mi PASSOct 2022: 153,016 mi FAILOct 2022: 153,067 mi PASSOct 2023: 163,195 mi PASSOct 2024: 174,106 mi FAILOct 2024: 174,148 mi PASSOct 2025: 185,188 mi PASS185k115k45kMar 2011Oct 2025

MOT test history — 15/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2011 PASS 45,335 mi
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2012 PASS 53,503 mi
USER ENTERED front and rear brake pads wearing low
Apr 2013 PASS 58,630 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)
USER ENTERED both front tyres worn devoid of tread on inner edges
USER ENTERED both rear tyres wearing low
Apr 2014 PASS 63,814 mi
USER ENTERED rear brake pads wearing thin
USER ENTERED both front wishbone rear bushes cracking
Apr 2015 PASS 71,312 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Apr 2016 PASS 79,104 mi None recorded
Apr 2017 PASS 92,493 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Mar 2018 FAIL 105,860 mi
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY front discs badly worn
Mar 2018 PASS 105,860 mi None recorded
Mar 2019 FAIL 118,796 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Mar 2019 PASS 118,796 mi
ADVISORY Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arm Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sep 2020 PASS 134,076 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Oct 2021 PASS 144,229 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oct 2022 FAIL 153,016 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY underbody corrosion
ADVISORY Offside Rear bump stop / gaiter broken
ADVISORY Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (d))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oct 2022 PASS 153,067 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY underbody corrosion
ADVISORY Offside Rear bump stop / gaiter broken
ADVISORY Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (d))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oct 2023 PASS 163,195 mi
ADVISORY Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oct 2024 FAIL 174,106 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Corrosion present to most of the suspension components including subframes -- front and rear
MAJOR Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak mid joint (8.2.1.1 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust heat shield loose
ADVISORY Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oct 2024 PASS 174,148 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Corrosion present to most of the suspension components including subframes -- front and rear
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust heat shield loose
ADVISORY Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oct 2025 PASS 185,188 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BG08 FUO, 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.