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
- GREY
- Engine
- 1997 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 12 March 2027 (271 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 39,196 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 38/100
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 20 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 39,196 miles. While mileage is consistent, the vehicle's age and repeated issues warrant a thorough inspection.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 9,699 miles/year, with a notable drop in annual usage from 2019 to 2021 (4,514 miles in 2021), but no signs of fraud.
Things to check
- Major exhaust failure on 2025-03-22 after 8 years of advisories.
- Recurring suspension and tyre advisories across multiple tests.
- Engine overheating and head gasket issues reported by previous owners.
- Timing chain and belt wear noted in community reports for this model.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2027-03-12, indicating current roadworthiness.
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 9,699 miles/year.
- No recent major failures or advisories on the most recent MOT (Mar 2026).
- No evidence of odometer fraud or suspicious mileage patterns.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 15/20 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | FAIL | 39,196 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b) PRS Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) USER ENTERED undertray fitted
|
| Nov 2011 | PASS | 39,196 mi |
USER ENTERED undertray fitted
|
| Mar 2013 | PASS | 55,406 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2014 | PASS | 66,335 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2015 | PASS | 79,540 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights USER ENTERED Nearside front tyre,inner and outer edges 3mm. USER ENTERED Offside front tyre,outer edge 3mm. USER ENTERED Offside rear tyre,outer edge 3mm. USER ENTERED Nearside rear tyre 3mm.
|
| Mar 2016 | FAIL | 92,141 mi |
ADVISORY Child seats fitted to nearside front and offside rear, unable to fully inspect adult seat belts. ADVISORY Engine management light on. ADVISORY Battery warning light on. PRS Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Undertrays and engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect. ADVISORY Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
|
| Mar 2016 | PASS | 92,141 mi |
ADVISORY Child seats fitted to nearside front and offside rear, unable to fully inspect adult seat belts. ADVISORY Engine management light on. ADVISORY Battery warning light on. ADVISORY Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Undertrays and engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect. ADVISORY Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
|
| Feb 2017 | PASS | 104,037 mi |
ADVISORY Engine management light on. ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside front and nearside rear. ADVISORY Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Under-trays and engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect. ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension top mount, slightly noisy.
|
| Feb 2018 | FAIL | 113,878 mi |
FAIL Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush to body (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush to body (2.4.G.2)
|
| Feb 2018 | PASS | 113,879 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2019 | PASS | 125,601 mi |
ADVISORY Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
|
| Jan 2020 | PASS | 136,933 mi |
ADVISORY Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
|
| Jan 2021 | PASS | 141,447 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
|
| Feb 2022 | PASS | 148,463 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
|
| Feb 2023 | PASS | 156,761 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Mar 2024 | FAIL | 164,074 mi |
MAJOR Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c)) MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
|
| Mar 2024 | PASS | 164,106 mi |
ADVISORY Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
|
| Mar 2025 | FAIL | 170,565 mi |
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Exhaust mounting defective central to back section (6.1.2 (a)) MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
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| Mar 2025 | PASS | 170,592 mi |
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Exhaust mounting defective central to back section (6.1.2 (a))
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| Mar 2026 | PASS | 176,564 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY rear brake backing plates corroded. ADVISORY rear exhaust bracket corroded
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