BL08 CSY

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 6 March 2019
Last recorded mileage
104,177 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 52/100

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 11 MOT tests on record with a 82% pass rate and 104,177 miles. However, the vehicle is currently untaxed and has no valid MOT.

The vehicle shows extremely high initial mileage (104k by Jun 2011), then a significant drop to 839 miles/year between 2016 and 2018, which is highly suspicious.

Things to check

  • Mileage trajectory shows 104k miles by Jun 2011, then only 839 miles/year between 2016-2018 — a major red flag for potential odometer fraud.
  • Recurring tyre advisories (10+ instances) escalated to a major failure in Apr 2017, indicating chronic wear and neglect.
  • Recurring suspension arm advisories (9+ instances) across 4 tests suggest ongoing wear and potential future repair costs.
  • The vehicle is currently untaxed and has no valid MOT, making it illegal to drive on public roads.

Working in its favour

  • The vehicle has a clean recent MOT pass from March 2018, indicating it was roadworthy at that time.
  • No major recurring failures on critical safety systems like brakes or steering, only advisories.
  • The 2.0 EcoBoost diesel engine is known for its durability and reliability, which is a positive for this model.
  • The vehicle has a long history of MOT tests, providing a comprehensive view of its past condition and maintenance.

Mileage history

Jun 2011: 104,177 mi PASSJul 2012: 132,736 mi FAILJul 2012: 132,827 mi PASSJun 2014: 149,462 mi PASSJul 2015: 158,230 mi PASSJul 2016: 165,620 mi PASSDec 2016: 168,903 mi PASSApr 2017: 181,949 mi FAILApr 2017: 181,953 mi PASSDec 2017: 214,316 mi PASSMar 2018: 214,507 mi PASS215k159k104kJun 2011Mar 2018

MOT test history — 9/11 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2011 PASS 104,177 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Nail in offside rear tyre
Jul 2012 FAIL 132,736 mi
FAIL Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jul 2012 PASS 132,827 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)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jun 2014 PASS 149,462 mi
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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Jul 2015 PASS 158,230 mi None recorded
Jul 2016 PASS 165,620 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak engine
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of arm (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of arm (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)
Dec 2016 PASS 168,903 mi
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Apr 2017 FAIL 181,949 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Front position lamp(s) not working n/s+o/s (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FAIL Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Apr 2017 PASS 181,953 mi None recorded
Dec 2017 PASS 214,316 mi
ADVISORY coil spring worn All coils front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
Mar 2018 PASS 214,507 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY under vehicle suspension/braking components are slightly corroded
ADVISORY under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL08 CSY, 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.