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
- GREY
- Engine
- 1997 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 16 September 2026 (94 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 35,644 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 71/100
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 94% pass rate and 35,644 miles. The vehicle's age and known model-specific issues present significant long-term risks.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 7,222 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal usage.
Things to check
- 2014-04-17: Failed MOT with no defect details provided, a significant unexplained failure.
- Euro NCAP: 3/5 stars (2017) — below average safety rating for its era.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 1 historical failure
- Consistent, low annual mileage (7,222 mi/yr) suggests light use and less wear.
- No DANGEROUS defects recorded in the MOT history, indicating no immediate safety hazards.
- Valid MOT until September 2026, providing peace of mind for the next two years.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 16/17 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | PASS | 35,644 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2012 | PASS | 51,033 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a) ADVISORY Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
|
| Apr 2013 | PASS | 65,232 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2014 | PASS | 81,386 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2015 | PASS | 91,322 mi |
USER ENTERED slight exhaust blow at rear
|
| Apr 2016 | PASS | 94,453 mi |
ADVISORY engine cover and under trays fitted ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc worn (3.5.1i)
|
| Apr 2017 | PASS | 98,775 mi |
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Dec 2017 | PASS | 101,669 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2018 | PASS | 105,420 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2019 | PASS | 108,772 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2020 | PASS | 111,887 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2021 | PASS | 116,648 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2022 | PASS | 119,697 mi |
MINOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
|
| Nov 2023 | FAIL | 123,210 mi |
ADVISORY Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Nov 2023 | PASS | 123,210 mi |
ADVISORY Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Nov 2024 | PASS | 126,361 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2025 | PASS | 128,003 mi |
ADVISORY Underbody components undersealed
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ08 VYP, 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.