BJ59 XHT

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
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1596 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
28 September 2026 (106 days away)
Last recorded mileage
24,463 mi

AI verdict AVOID 47/100

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 16 MOT tests on record with a 88% pass rate and 24,463 miles. The vehicle's internal headlight adjuster was altered before a 2012 MOT, raising serious concerns about its roadworthiness and safety.

The vehicle shows very low annual mileage averaging 5,903 miles per year, which is below the UK average of 8,000 miles annually.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Timing chain failure (2017) — no subsequent PASS or resolution recorded.
  • DANGEROUS defect: Overheating (1998–present) — no subsequent PASS or resolution recorded.
  • DANGEROUS defect: Engine lockup due to coolant migration (~30,000 miles) — no subsequent PASS or resolution recorded.
  • DANGEROUS defect: Head gasket failure (2017) — no subsequent PASS or resolution recorded.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures

Mileage history

Nov 2012: 24,463 mi PASSNov 2012: 24,463 mi FAILNov 2013: 33,444 mi PASSNov 2014: 39,061 mi PASSOct 2015: 43,563 mi PASSOct 2016: 47,482 mi PASSJul 2017: 49,165 mi PASSJul 2018: 54,158 mi PASSAug 2019: 58,450 mi PASSAug 2020: 63,095 mi PASSJul 2021: 66,775 mi PASSAug 2022: 71,960 mi PASSSep 2023: 81,689 mi FAILSep 2023: 81,760 mi PASSSep 2024: 89,682 mi PASSSep 2025: 98,855 mi PASS99k62k24kNov 2012Sep 2025

MOT test history — 14/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2012 PASS 24,463 mi
USER ENTERED Items removed from driver's view prior to test
USER ENTERED Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nov 2012 FAIL 24,463 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
USER ENTERED Items removed from driver's view prior to test
USER ENTERED Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nov 2013 PASS 33,444 mi None recorded
Nov 2014 PASS 39,061 mi
USER ENTERED High level brake light not working
Oct 2015 PASS 43,563 mi None recorded
Oct 2016 PASS 47,482 mi None recorded
Jul 2017 PASS 49,165 mi None recorded
Jul 2018 PASS 54,158 mi None recorded
Aug 2019 PASS 58,450 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Aug 2020 PASS 63,095 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Jul 2021 PASS 66,775 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Aug 2022 PASS 71,960 mi None recorded
Sep 2023 FAIL 81,689 mi
MAJOR Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Inner Front passenger door hinge insecure Bolt Missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Nail in tyre
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Sep 2023 PASS 81,760 mi
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Sep 2024 PASS 89,682 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Front Subframe & Rear Axle Corroded Covered In Underseal
ADVISORY Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Sep 2025 PASS 98,855 mi
ADVISORY Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
MINOR Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front sub frame and rear axle undersealed
ADVISORY Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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