BG08 XVB

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
BLUE
Engine
1997 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
21 November 2026 (160 days away)
Last recorded mileage
56,236 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 54/100

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 17 MOT tests on record with a 88% pass rate and 56,236 miles.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 9,115 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, though annual usage has significantly decreased in recent years.

Things to check

  • Recurring tyre advisories across 7 tests (May 2019, Nov 2024, Nov 2025) indicate chronic wear.
  • Recurring brake pad advisories across 3 tests (Nov 2024, Nov 2025) suggest ongoing maintenance needs.
  • Multiple high-risk engine faults (overheating, head gasket, timing chain) reported by owners.
  • Consistent failures and advisories for parking brake efficiency (Oct 2022, Oct 2023).

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until November 2026, offering immediate peace of mind.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or spikes.
  • No major structural failures or recurring dangerous defects recorded.

Mileage history

May 2011: 56,236 mi PASSApr 2012: 63,788 mi PASSMay 2013: 71,773 mi PASSMay 2014: 79,920 mi PASSMay 2015: 89,588 mi PASSMay 2016: 98,848 mi PASSMay 2017: 108,765 mi PASSMay 2018: 119,527 mi PASSMay 2019: 129,334 mi PASSOct 2020: 140,766 mi PASSNov 2021: 147,321 mi PASSOct 2022: 154,371 mi FAILOct 2022: 154,371 mi PASSOct 2023: 157,473 mi PASSNov 2024: 160,641 mi FAILNov 2024: 160,645 mi PASSNov 2025: 163,182 mi PASS163k110k56kMay 2011Nov 2025

MOT test history — 15/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2011 PASS 56,236 mi None recorded
Apr 2012 PASS 63,788 mi None recorded
May 2013 PASS 71,773 mi None recorded
May 2014 PASS 79,920 mi None recorded
May 2015 PASS 89,588 mi None recorded
May 2016 PASS 98,848 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
May 2017 PASS 108,765 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
May 2018 PASS 119,527 mi None recorded
May 2019 PASS 129,334 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oct 2020 PASS 140,766 mi
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nov 2021 PASS 147,321 mi None recorded
Oct 2022 FAIL 154,371 mi
PRS Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PRS Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oct 2022 PASS 154,371 mi
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oct 2023 PASS 157,473 mi None recorded
Nov 2024 FAIL 160,641 mi
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and Outer (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nov 2024 PASS 160,645 mi
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and Outer (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nov 2025 PASS 163,182 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and Outer (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and Outer (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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