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
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1399 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 23 September 2021
- Last recorded mileage
- 21,902 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 66/100
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 13 MOT tests on record with a 77% pass rate and 21,902 miles. However, the vehicle's untaxed status and lack of a current MOT require immediate verification.
The vehicle shows consistent annual mileage averaging 10,677 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent low annual usage of 9,650 miles between Sep 2019 and Sep 2020.
Things to check
- Single MOT failure on 2020-09-23 for an unspecified defect, though no details were provided.
- Recurring tyre advisories across 2018, 2020, and 2014 indicate a persistent wear issue.
- The vehicle is currently untaxed and lacks a valid MOT certificate, requiring immediate checks.
- The 2008 Ford is not ULEZ-compliant, incurring a daily charge in London.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
- Consistent and verifiable mileage history with no signs of tampering.
- No major recurring failures on critical safety systems like brakes or suspension.
- The vehicle has a long service history, with consistent annual mileage.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | PASS | 21,902 mi |
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Apr 2012 | PASS | 31,198 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2013 | PASS | 38,863 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2014 | PASS | 55,921 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2015 | PASS | 70,135 mi | None recorded |
| May 2016 | FAIL | 82,750 mi |
PRS Fuel system component insecure fuel filter in engine bay (7.2.1) PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) ADVISORY engine hunts at idle
|
| May 2016 | PASS | 82,750 mi |
ADVISORY engine hunts at idle
|
| May 2017 | FAIL | 95,982 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
|
| May 2017 | PASS | 95,982 mi |
ADVISORY Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
|
| Jun 2018 | PASS | 111,140 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Sep 2019 | PASS | 126,373 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Sep 2020 | FAIL | 136,023 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) PRS Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
|
| Sep 2020 | PASS | 136,023 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BG08 MPE, 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.