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
- 1999 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 31 July 2026 (47 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 38,062 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 69/100
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 18 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 38,062 miles. The vehicle's 18-year age and known model-specific issues present significant long-term risks.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 9,394 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, though it shows a 2019 failure.
Things to check
- 2019-10-04: Failed MOT test with no defect details provided.
- Recurring suspension advisories across 5 separate tests (e.g., 2022-09-28, 2023-11-01).
- Recurring exhaust advisories across 3 separate tests (e.g., 2022-09-28, 2023-11-01).
- Recurring suspension arm advisories across 2 separate tests (e.g., 2022-09-28, 2023-11-01).
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-07-31, indicating current roadworthiness.
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 9,394 miles/year, no fraud detected.
- No recent MOT failures or dangerous defects since the 2019 test.
- Immediate retest passes after 2019 failure, showing prompt owner action.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 15/18 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | PASS | 38,062 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2012 | PASS | 46,817 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2013 | PASS | 55,980 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2014 | PASS | 66,988 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2015 | FAIL | 76,539 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Steering retaining device insecure steering bellow (2.2.C.1g)
|
| Oct 2015 | PASS | 76,539 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2016 | FAIL | 83,801 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
|
| Oct 2016 | PASS | 83,801 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2017 | PASS | 89,870 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2018 | PASS | 98,735 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
|
| Oct 2019 | FAIL | 110,306 mi |
PRS Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) PRS Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
|
| Oct 2019 | PASS | 110,306 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2020 | PASS | 119,581 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2021 | PASS | 129,487 mi |
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)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MINOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
|
| Sep 2022 | PASS | 139,247 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
|
| Nov 2023 | PASS | 150,898 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2024 | PASS | 159,100 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
|
| Aug 2025 | PASS | 165,299 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BK58 EWR, 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.