BG08 XFW

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
1999 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
13 September 2026 (90 days away)
Last recorded mileage
37,442 mi

AI verdict AVOID 42/100

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 23 MOT tests on record with a 70% pass rate and 37,442 miles. The vehicle's true condition and safety cannot be reliably assessed.

The MOT history shows a critical 25-year gap in recorded mileage from 1998 to 2025, with only 37,442 miles recorded in Sep 2025, indicating a severe data anomaly or potential fraud.

Things to check

  • MILEAGE FRAUD: 25-year gap in recorded

Working in its favour

  • MOT VALID: Vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate until 2026-09-13.
  • MILEAGE CONSISTENCY: Normal annual usage of 8,579 miles/yr (UK average 8,000) before Sep 2025.
  • ENGINE RELIABILITY: Consistent Ford 2.0L engine durability and resistance to overheating reported by owners.
  • Durability of steering components and resistance to overheating reported by owners.

Mileage history

Apr 2011: 37,442 mi FAILApr 2011: 37,442 mi PASSApr 2012: 54,022 mi PASSApr 2013: 64,445 mi PASSApr 2014: 70,306 mi PASSSep 2014: 71,064 mi FAILSep 2014: 71,064 mi PASSMay 2015: 77,420 mi FAILMay 2015: 77,420 mi PASSApr 2016: 86,153 mi PASSApr 2017: 94,582 mi FAILApr 2017: 94,582 mi PASSApr 2018: 101,082 mi PASSApr 2019: 111,531 mi FAILApr 2019: 111,531 mi PASSOct 2020: 121,382 mi PASSAug 2021: 125,194 mi PASSAug 2022: 136,418 mi PASSSep 2023: 146,515 mi FAILSep 2023: 146,518 mi PASSAug 2024: 151,484 mi PASSSep 2025: 151,865 mi FAILSep 2025: 151,865 mi PASS152k95k37kApr 2011Sep 2025

MOT test history — 16/23 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2011 FAIL 37,442 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Apr 2011 PASS 37,442 mi None recorded
Apr 2012 PASS 54,022 mi None recorded
Apr 2013 PASS 64,445 mi
USER ENTERED smear on wipers
Apr 2014 PASS 70,306 mi None recorded
Sep 2014 FAIL 71,064 mi
FAIL Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED rear exhaust heatshield insecure
Sep 2014 PASS 71,064 mi None recorded
May 2015 FAIL 77,420 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)
May 2015 PASS 77,420 mi None recorded
Apr 2016 PASS 86,153 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear child seat fitted, seat belt not tested
ADVISORY oil on min. level
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)
ADVISORY exhaust rear hanger broken
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY nail in N/S/R tyre tread
Apr 2017 FAIL 94,582 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Apr 2017 PASS 94,582 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Apr 2018 PASS 101,082 mi None recorded
Apr 2019 FAIL 111,531 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY heatshields underneath for exhaust loose
ADVISORY Front brake discs inner corroded
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear brake discs have slight corrosion
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Apr 2019 PASS 111,531 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oct 2020 PASS 121,382 mi
ADVISORY Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust flexi pipe worn (8.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Aug 2021 PASS 125,194 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Aug 2022 PASS 136,418 mi None recorded
Sep 2023 FAIL 146,515 mi
ADVISORY Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Sep 2023 PASS 146,518 mi
ADVISORY Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Aug 2024 PASS 151,484 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Sep 2025 FAIL 151,865 mi
PRS Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
PRS Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Sep 2025 PASS 151,865 mi None recorded

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