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
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 2521 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 7 November 2024
- Last recorded mileage
- 38,807 mi
AI verdict BUY 83/100
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 13 MOT tests on record with a 100% pass rate and 38,807 miles. While it's an older vehicle with recurring tyre advisories, its overall condition is suitable for purchase.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 8,110 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, showing normal usage.
Things to check
- The vehicle is currently on SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) and lacks a valid MOT certificate.
- Previous advisories for corroded subframe and suspension arm (Nov 2023) suggest potential future structural concerns.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed — clean at last test
- Perfect MOT pass record with no failures across 5 tests since 2011.
- Consistent, normal mileage usage averaging 8,110 miles/year, aligning with UK average.
- No dangerous defects or major recurring failures recorded in the MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 13/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | PASS | 38,807 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Sep 2012 | PASS | 53,385 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) USER ENTERED Coolant level below min
|
| Sep 2013 | PASS | 66,829 mi |
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) USER ENTERED Coolant leak USER ENTERED Items removed from driver's view prior to test
|
| Mar 2014 | PASS | 71,865 mi |
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
|
| Mar 2015 | PASS | 75,608 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2016 | PASS | 80,582 mi | None recorded |
| May 2017 | PASS | 88,100 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2018 | PASS | 96,963 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2019 | PASS | 105,767 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Nov 2020 | PASS | 115,586 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Nov 2021 | PASS | 120,356 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2022 | PASS | 124,244 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
|
| Nov 2023 | PASS | 128,632 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and os inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ58 APO, 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.