BG09 MKV

2009 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
FORD
Year
2009
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
3 October 2026 (111 days away)
Last recorded mileage
24,655 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 61/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2009 Ford has 18 MOT tests on record with a 78% pass rate and 24,655 miles. While many issues were addressed, the consistent need for repairs suggests ongoing maintenance costs.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 5,489 miles per year, with a significant drop in usage from 2019 onwards, indicating periods of minimal use.

Things to check

  • Recurring major suspension failures (e.g., Sep 2024, Oct 2020) and advisories (e.g., Sep 2023, Oct 2020) indicate chronic wear.
  • Persistent lighting issues (e.g., Sep 2024, Oct 2020) and recurring minor defects (e.g., Sep 2025) suggest a reactive maintenance approach.
  • The 2014-10-04 failure for a lump on the Nearside Rear Tyre, followed by a pass, highlights a history of tyre neglect.
  • The 2014-10-04 advisory for 'Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin' was never addressed, indicating deferred maintenance.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until 2026-10-03 provides immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
  • Consistent, low annual mileage (5,489 mi/yr) suggests light use and potentially lower wear.
  • All past failures were immediately rectified, demonstrating responsive owner action.

Mileage history

May 2012: 24,655 mi PASSOct 2013: 35,056 mi PASSOct 2014: 41,503 mi FAILOct 2014: 41,505 mi PASSSep 2015: 48,454 mi FAILOct 2015: 48,460 mi PASSSep 2016: 53,765 mi PASSSep 2017: 59,373 mi PASSSep 2018: 65,407 mi FAILSep 2018: 65,407 mi PASSSep 2019: 71,542 mi PASSOct 2020: 74,884 mi FAILOct 2020: 74,902 mi PASSSep 2021: 76,779 mi PASSSep 2022: 79,440 mi PASSSep 2023: 83,927 mi PASSOct 2024: 87,423 mi PASSSep 2025: 91,970 mi PASS92k58k25kMay 2012Sep 2025

MOT test history — 14/18 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2012 PASS 24,655 mi None recorded
Oct 2013 PASS 35,056 mi None recorded
Oct 2014 FAIL 41,503 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oct 2014 PASS 41,505 mi None recorded
Sep 2015 FAIL 48,454 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (3.5.1g)
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 50 17 (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 50 17 (4.1.E.1)
Oct 2015 PASS 48,460 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (3.5.1g)
Sep 2016 PASS 53,765 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2017 PASS 59,373 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)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Sep 2018 FAIL 65,407 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear heat shield loose
ADVISORY hand brake just met requirement may needs adjusting
Sep 2018 PASS 65,407 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear heat shield loose
ADVISORY hand brake just met requirement may needs adjusting
Sep 2019 PASS 71,542 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oct 2020 FAIL 74,884 mi
MINOR Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oct 2020 PASS 74,902 mi
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Sep 2021 PASS 76,779 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking in inner groove
Sep 2022 PASS 79,440 mi None recorded
Sep 2023 PASS 83,927 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY exhaust heat shield is slightly insecure
ADVISORY Exhaust flexi pipe slightly damaged
Oct 2024 PASS 87,423 mi None recorded
Sep 2025 PASS 91,970 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded O/S/N/S lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside parking brake just met the legal requirement

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