BJ59 CNY

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
DIESEL
Colour
GREY
Engine
1560 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
29 September 2026 (107 days away)
Last recorded mileage
33,717 mi

AI verdict AVOID 36/100

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 20 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 33,717 miles. The mileage trajectory is inconsistent, and there are significant community-reported faults related to the engine and timing components.

The mileage trajectory is highly inconsistent, showing a significant drop from 99,092 miles in Nov 2018 to 111,704 miles in Jul 2020, followed by a period of very low annual usage.

Things to check

  • Recurring major failures in lights and suspension across 13 MOT tests.
  • Engine overheating and timing chain issues are community-reported faults for this model.
  • Mileage dropped significantly from 99,092 miles in Nov 2018 to 111,704 miles in Jul 2020.
  • The vehicle has a 17-year history with numerous recurring advisories and failures.

Working in its favour

  • MOT currently valid until 2026-09-29, indicating it is roadworthy for now.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a consistent annual mileage of around 9,873 miles since 2018.
  • No recent major failures or advisories on the most recent MOT tests.

Mileage history

Oct 2012: 33,717 mi PASSOct 2013: 46,527 mi PASSOct 2014: 60,700 mi PASSOct 2015: 72,116 mi PASSNov 2016: 80,156 mi FAILNov 2016: 80,352 mi PASSNov 2017: 90,066 mi PASSNov 2018: 99,092 mi FAILNov 2018: 99,092 mi PASSJul 2020: 111,704 mi PASSAug 2021: 118,776 mi FAILAug 2021: 118,776 mi PASSAug 2022: 131,472 mi FAILSep 2022: 132,205 mi FAILSep 2022: 132,206 mi PASSSep 2023: 145,551 mi PASSSep 2024: 152,733 mi FAILSep 2024: 152,745 mi PASSSep 2025: 165,435 mi FAILSep 2025: 165,446 mi PASS165k100k34kOct 2012Sep 2025

MOT test history — 13/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2012 PASS 33,717 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oct 2013 PASS 46,527 mi None recorded
Oct 2014 PASS 60,700 mi None recorded
Oct 2015 PASS 72,116 mi
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nov 2016 FAIL 80,156 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nov 2016 PASS 80,352 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nov 2017 PASS 90,066 mi
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nov 2018 FAIL 99,092 mi
PRS Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
ADVISORY Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nov 2018 PASS 99,092 mi
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
ADVISORY Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Jul 2020 PASS 111,704 mi None recorded
Aug 2021 FAIL 118,776 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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))
Aug 2021 PASS 118,776 mi None recorded
Aug 2022 FAIL 131,472 mi
PRS Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sep 2022 FAIL 132,205 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sep 2022 PASS 132,206 mi
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sep 2023 PASS 145,551 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Sep 2024 FAIL 152,733 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Front Windscreen washer not working topped up (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear discoloured white (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light discoloured white (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MINOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Sep 2024 PASS 152,745 mi
ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Sep 2025 FAIL 165,435 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Sep 2025 PASS 165,446 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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