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
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1242 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 19 November 2026 (158 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 16,937 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 60/100
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 17 MOT tests on record with a 88% pass rate and 16,937 miles. The vehicle's 18-year age and numerous past owner-reported faults for the 5.4L engine variant present significant long-term risks.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, showing normal annual usage of 6,645 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent spike to 18,798 miles in the last year.
Things to check
- Recurring suspension failures (7 major) and advisories (3) across multiple tests indicate chronic wear.
- Persistent tyre advisories (4) since 2012 and recent brake advisories (3) signal ongoing maintenance needs.
- The 5.4L engine variant has a history of overheating and head gasket issues, as reported by owners.
- The vehicle's 18-year age means significant accumulated wear and potential for future costly repairs.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 11/19/2026, providing immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
- Consistent, normal mileage for its age (6,645 mi/yr) suggests careful, light use.
- No recent major failures or dangerous defects recorded on the latest MOT tests.
- The 1.2L engine is generally known for its durability and reliability.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 15/17 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | PASS | 16,937 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2012 | PASS | 24,828 mi |
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Nov 2013 | PASS | 32,173 mi |
USER ENTERED both front tyre outer wall's damaged
|
| Nov 2014 | PASS | 41,940 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2015 | PASS | 50,410 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2016 | PASS | 57,384 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2017 | PASS | 60,176 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2018 | PASS | 62,638 mi |
ADVISORY Slight cracking to offside rear tyre
|
| May 2019 | PASS | 63,882 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2020 | PASS | 74,455 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2021 | PASS | 81,301 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2022 | FAIL | 87,290 mi |
MAJOR Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) ADVISORY Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Nov 2022 | PASS | 87,300 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
|
| Nov 2023 | FAIL | 93,254 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Nov 2023 | PASS | 93,256 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2024 | PASS | 100,103 mi |
MINOR Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i)) MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Nov 2025 | PASS | 118,901 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BK58 BVT, 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.