BK56 FYJ

2007 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
FORD
Year
2007
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1399 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 31 March 2022
Last recorded mileage
31,756 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 50/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2007 Ford has 19 MOT tests on record with a 68% pass rate and 31,756 miles. The vehicle's age and high mileage demand thorough inspection.

The vehicle shows high usage, averaging 12,353 miles per year, with a significant drop in annual mileage from 2019 (12,396 miles) to 2021 (4,939 miles).

Things to check

  • Single major failure on 2020-03-20 for Offside Front Coil spring fractured.
  • High annual mileage (12,353 mi/yr) for a 19-year-old vehicle.
  • Engine overheating and head gasket issues reported in community knowledge.
  • No recent MOT passes since 2021-03-19; MOT expired 2022-03-31.

Working in its favour

  • No failures or advisories recorded on the most recent MOT tests (2021-03-19).
  • Consistent high mileage suggests regular use and maintenance.
  • No recurring major system failures observed in the MOT history.

Mileage history

Dec 2009: 31,756 mi PASSJul 2010: 38,208 mi PASSJun 2011: 51,905 mi PASSJul 2012: 64,618 mi PASSMar 2013: 73,113 mi PASSMar 2014: 87,210 mi FAILMar 2014: 87,563 mi PASSMar 2015: 102,068 mi FAILMar 2015: 102,288 mi PASSMar 2016: 119,466 mi FAILApr 2016: 119,479 mi PASSMar 2017: 132,422 mi FAILMar 2017: 132,429 mi PASSMar 2018: 145,578 mi FAILMar 2018: 145,578 mi PASSMar 2019: 158,564 mi PASSMar 2020: 170,960 mi FAILMar 2020: 170,960 mi PASSMar 2021: 175,899 mi PASS176k104k32kDec 2009Mar 2021

MOT test history — 13/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2009 PASS 31,756 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
USER ENTERED both front inner wheel arch linners not fully secured
Jul 2010 PASS 38,208 mi
USER ENTERED Nail in offside rear tyre
Jun 2011 PASS 51,905 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Jul 2012 PASS 64,618 mi None recorded
Mar 2013 PASS 73,113 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)
Mar 2014 FAIL 87,210 mi
FAIL Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Mar 2014 PASS 87,563 mi None recorded
Mar 2015 FAIL 102,068 mi
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED Front sceen damaged outside of swept zone
Mar 2015 PASS 102,288 mi
USER ENTERED Front sceen damaged outside of swept zone
Mar 2016 FAIL 119,466 mi
FAIL Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FAIL Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY oil leak
ADVISORY exhaust heat shield insecure
Apr 2016 PASS 119,479 mi
ADVISORY oil leak
ADVISORY exhaust heat shield insecure
Mar 2017 FAIL 132,422 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Oil leak
FAIL Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Mar 2017 PASS 132,429 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Oil leak
Mar 2018 FAIL 145,578 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Oil leak
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2018 PASS 145,578 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Oil leak
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Mar 2019 PASS 158,564 mi
ADVISORY Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Mar 2020 FAIL 170,960 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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))
Mar 2020 PASS 170,960 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Mar 2021 PASS 175,899 mi None recorded

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