BJ17 JTU

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
SILVER
Engine
998 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
10 September 2026 (87 days away)
Last recorded mileage
17,683 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 75/100

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 8 MOT tests on record with a 88% pass rate and 17,683 miles. The car's history shows a pattern of unaddressed issues and potential neglect.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 8,315 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal usage.

Things to check

  • 2025-09-10: Failed MOT with no defect details provided, a serious red flag for undisclosed issues.
  • 2025-09-10: Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split advisory, a known Ford weakness.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 1 historical failure
  • Valid MOT until 2026-09-10, providing immediate peace of mind.
  • Consistent, normal mileage trajectory with no anomalies or fraud indicators.
  • No major structural failures or recurring dangerous defects recorded in MOT history.

Mileage history

Mar 2020: 17,683 mi PASSMar 2021: 23,115 mi PASSSep 2021: 24,825 mi PASSSep 2022: 36,395 mi PASSAug 2023: 47,759 mi PASSSep 2024: 59,870 mi PASSSep 2025: 72,170 mi FAILSep 2025: 72,173 mi PASS72k45k18kMar 2020Sep 2025

MOT test history — 7/8 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2020 PASS 17,683 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Mar 2021 PASS 23,115 mi None recorded
Sep 2021 PASS 24,825 mi
ADVISORY Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Sep 2022 PASS 36,395 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Aug 2023 PASS 47,759 mi None recorded
Sep 2024 PASS 59,870 mi None recorded
Sep 2025 FAIL 72,170 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Sep 2025 PASS 72,173 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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