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
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1997 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 11 December 2017
- Last recorded mileage
- 87,175 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 11 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 87,175 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' and requires immediate verification.
The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 17,275 miles/year, with a significant drop in usage from 2013 onwards, indicating potential periods of inactivity or changes in ownership.
Things to check
- MOT currently 'Not valid' (expiry 2017-12-11) — requires immediate verification.
- High mileage (154,487 miles) for a 2008 car suggests heavy commercial or high-mileage use.
- Recurring electrical failures (lights, wipers, seatbelt) across multiple tests.
- Recurring suspension component wear (ball joint, anti-roll bar link) noted in advisories.
Working in its favour
- Consistent retesting and immediate rectification of failures, showing responsive ownership.
- No major structural corrosion or dangerous defects recorded in the MOT history.
- The 2.0 EcoBoost diesel engine is known for its durability and reliability.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 3/5 stars (2017) indicates a reasonable safety standard.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/11 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | FAIL | 87,175 mi |
FAIL Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jul 2011 | PASS | 87,175 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jul 2012 | FAIL | 107,977 mi |
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b) FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) FAIL Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) FAIL Centre Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) USER ENTERED nsf tyre sidewall damage no core showing
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| Jul 2012 | PASS | 107,977 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) USER ENTERED nsf tyre sidewall damage no core showing
|
| Aug 2012 | PASS | 108,207 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Aug 2013 | PASS | 126,802 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2013 | PASS | 130,334 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) ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
|
| Dec 2014 | FAIL | 144,390 mi |
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) FAIL Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
|
| Dec 2014 | PASS | 144,390 mi |
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
|
| Dec 2015 | PASS | 147,481 mi |
ADVISORY tracking ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY puncture to n/s/f outer
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| Dec 2016 | PASS | 154,487 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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