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
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1997 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 24 September 2021
- Last recorded mileage
- 36,676 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 64/100
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 16 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 36,676 miles. The 'Not valid' MOT status and numerous past failures warrant a thorough inspection.
The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual usage averaging 8,202 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent low annual usage of 1 mile between Sep 2020 tests.
Things to check
- 2013-05-07 FAILED: Front Windscreen wiper does not clear effectively (8.2.2) — a safety-critical failure.
- 2013-05-07 ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit (4.1.E.1) — indicates a pattern of wear.
- 2013-05-09 PASSED: Front Windscreen wiper advisory still present, indicating a borderline pass.
- 2013-05-09 ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit (4.1.E.1) — same component, same test.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 6 historical failures
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/16 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | PASS | 36,676 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2012 | PASS | 49,914 mi |
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
|
| May 2013 | FAIL | 58,944 mi |
FAIL Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
|
| May 2013 | PASS | 58,944 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
|
| May 2014 | PASS | 68,012 mi | None recorded |
| May 2014 | FAIL | 68,012 mi |
PRS Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) PRS Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) PRS Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) PRS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
|
| May 2015 | FAIL | 74,501 mi |
FAIL Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
|
| May 2015 | PASS | 74,501 mi | None recorded |
| May 2016 | PASS | 79,384 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front tyre BOLD on inner edge
|
| Apr 2017 | PASS | 84,429 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
|
| May 2018 | FAIL | 89,620 mi |
FAIL Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) FAIL Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) FAIL Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
|
| May 2018 | PASS | 89,624 mi | None recorded |
| May 2019 | FAIL | 95,506 mi |
MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) MAJOR Offside Rear Seat belt installation has a claw type seat mounting with an inadequate means of securing the claw (10.1 (o))
|
| May 2019 | PASS | 95,506 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2020 | FAIL | 104,514 mi |
MAJOR Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) 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))
|
| Sep 2020 | PASS | 104,515 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BK08 OOY, 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.