BL08 RXU

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
1596 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 1 May 2026
Last recorded mileage
15,249 mi

AI verdict AVOID 47/100

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 22 MOT tests on record with a 68% pass rate and 15,249 miles. The vehicle's SORN status and lack of a valid MOT make it unroadworthy and uninsurable.

The mileage trajectory shows consistent, low annual usage (6,421 miles/year), with no suspicious drops or spikes, but the vehicle has been off the road since 2011.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Tyres worn close to legal limit (Nov 2018, Nov 2020, Nov 2023, Nov 2024).
  • DANGEROUS defect: Front brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick (Nov 2023).
  • DANGEROUS defect: Nearside Front Suspension arm excessively worn (Nov 2023).
  • Recurring major failures: Suspension arm (Nov 2020, Nov 2023), CV boot (Apr 2026), exhaust (Nov 2020, Nov 2023).

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 7 historical failures

Mileage history

May 2011: 15,249 mi PASSSep 2012: 25,489 mi PASSSep 2012: 25,489 mi FAILFeb 2014: 38,129 mi PASSNov 2014: 47,733 mi FAILNov 2014: 47,733 mi PASSNov 2015: 56,352 mi FAILDec 2015: 56,467 mi PASSNov 2016: 64,286 mi FAILNov 2016: 64,286 mi PASSNov 2017: 73,030 mi PASSNov 2018: 81,133 mi FAILNov 2018: 81,137 mi PASSNov 2019: 86,531 mi PASSNov 2020: 91,942 mi PASSNov 2021: 97,465 mi PASSNov 2022: 101,952 mi PASSNov 2023: 106,685 mi FAILNov 2023: 106,685 mi PASSNov 2024: 111,369 mi PASSMay 2025: 113,247 mi PASSApr 2026: 117,762 mi FAIL118k67k15kMay 2011Apr 2026

MOT test history — 15/22 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2011 PASS 15,249 mi None recorded
Sep 2012 PASS 25,489 mi
USER ENTERED Nearside rear tyre cracking
Sep 2012 FAIL 25,489 mi
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
USER ENTERED Nearside rear tyre cracking
Feb 2014 PASS 38,129 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nov 2014 FAIL 47,733 mi
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nov 2014 PASS 47,733 mi None recorded
Nov 2015 FAIL 56,352 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY nail in offside rear tyre
Dec 2015 PASS 56,467 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY nail in offside rear tyre
Nov 2016 FAIL 64,286 mi
FAIL Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Nov 2016 PASS 64,286 mi None recorded
Nov 2017 PASS 73,030 mi None recorded
Nov 2018 FAIL 81,133 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nov 2018 PASS 81,137 mi None recorded
Nov 2019 PASS 86,531 mi
ADVISORY reversing light not working
Nov 2020 PASS 91,942 mi
ADVISORY ADVISE REVERSING LIGHT NOT WORKING.
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR WISH ARM BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR WISH ARM BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY CENTRE HEAT SHIELD LOOSE BUT NOT LIKELY TO FALL OFF.
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM AT THE CENTRE OF THE TREAD. (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING LOW 2.8MM. (5.2.3 (e))
Nov 2021 PASS 97,465 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY central exhaust heat shield insecure
Nov 2022 PASS 101,952 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nov 2023 FAIL 106,685 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY heatshield insecure
Nov 2023 PASS 106,685 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nov 2024 PASS 111,369 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
May 2025 PASS 113,247 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Nail in tyre
Apr 2026 FAIL 117,762 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MAJOR Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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