2017 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- FORD
- Year
- 2017
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- WHITE
- Engine
- 998 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 18 August 2026 (65 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 0 mi
AI verdict AVOID 59/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2017 Ford has 9 MOT tests on record with a 78% pass rate. The car's extremely low annual usage (4,891 miles) also warrants careful consideration.
The vehicle shows extremely low annual usage, averaging only 4,891 miles per year, with a significant spike in usage between Aug 2024 and Aug 2025.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Aug 2025): Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DANGEROUS defect: Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (Aug 2025) — immediate safety concern.
- Recurring lighting failures: Nearside Front Position lamp not working (Aug 2021) and Offside Front Position lamp not working (Aug 2021).
- Major lighting failures: Both front position lamps failed (Aug 2021).
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
- Valid MOT until August 2026, providing peace of mind for the next two years.
- No recurring major structural failures or recurring dangerous defects in the MOT history.
- Mileage trajectory is consistent, with no suspicious drops or round numbers indicating fraud.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/9 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | PASS | — |
ADVISORY COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION
|
| Aug 2020 | PASS | 14,331 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2021 | FAIL | 17,158 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
|
| Aug 2021 | PASS | 17,169 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2022 | PASS | 21,020 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2023 | PASS | 26,289 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perishing on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Aug 2024 | PASS | 30,110 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2025 | FAIL | 42,239 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i)) DANGEROUS Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Aug 2025 | PASS | 42,240 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BG17 XTU, 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.