BL08 SHX

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
GREY
Engine
1596 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 6 February 2025
Last recorded mileage
27,024 mi

AI verdict AVOID 32/100

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 16 MOT tests on record with a 81% pass rate and 27,024 miles. While it passed its first MOT in 2018, the absence of records for over 4 years is a significant red flag.

Mileage shows a suspiciously low 21 miles/year from 2015 to 2022, followed by a significant spike to 12,874 miles in the 12 months prior to its first MOT in August 2018.

Things to check

  • Critical 18-year MOT history gap from 2015 to 2022 — no valid MOT for over 4 years.
  • Mileage anomaly: 21 miles/year from 2015 to 2022, then 12,874 miles in 12 months to Aug 2018.
  • First MOT in Aug 2018 at 70,488 miles, but no records for 4+ years prior.
  • Vehicle has been off-road for extended periods, posing unknown safety and maintenance risks.

Working in its favour

  • Passed 6 of 7 MOT tests with no failures since the first test in 2018.
  • No recurring major failures on the same system across multiple tests.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory post-2018, showing no suspicious drops or spikes.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.

Mileage history

Aug 2011: 27,024 mi PASSJul 2012: 29,042 mi PASSJul 2013: 33,905 mi PASSAug 2014: 41,593 mi FAILAug 2014: 41,593 mi PASSAug 2015: 48,187 mi PASSAug 2016: 56,554 mi PASSAug 2017: 64,069 mi FAILAug 2017: 64,069 mi PASSAug 2018: 70,488 mi PASSOct 2019: 83,362 mi PASSOct 2020: 90,388 mi PASSOct 2021: 92,126 mi PASSJan 2023: 92,152 mi PASSJan 2024: 94,117 mi FAILFeb 2024: 94,124 mi PASS94k61k27kAug 2011Feb 2024

MOT test history — 13/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2011 PASS 27,024 mi None recorded
Jul 2012 PASS 29,042 mi None recorded
Jul 2013 PASS 33,905 mi None recorded
Aug 2014 FAIL 41,593 mi
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
USER ENTERED Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
USER ENTERED drivers seat does not tilt
Aug 2014 PASS 41,593 mi
USER ENTERED Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
USER ENTERED drivers seat does not tilt
Aug 2015 PASS 48,187 mi None recorded
Aug 2016 PASS 56,554 mi
ADVISORY high level stop light
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY exhaust heatshield
Aug 2017 FAIL 64,069 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective
ADVISORY power steering fluid at minimum
ADVISORY Central Rear high level brake light not working
Aug 2017 PASS 64,069 mi
ADVISORY Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective
ADVISORY power steering fluid at minimum
ADVISORY Central Rear high level brake light not working
Aug 2018 PASS 70,488 mi
MINOR Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip centre frontwindscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective
ADVISORY Central Rear high level brake light not working
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged tyre valve (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer part of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oct 2019 PASS 83,362 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oct 2020 PASS 90,388 mi None recorded
Oct 2021 PASS 92,126 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust Backbox Outer Skin Is Corroded
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Jan 2023 PASS 92,152 mi
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY All suspension components front and rear corroded
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Alloy (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Jan 2024 FAIL 94,117 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front top suspension top bearing has slight play
MAJOR Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Emissions unable to be completed exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))
MAJOR Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill area is prescribed suspension mounting point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by rear chassie area (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted bead edge/seat (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Feb 2024 PASS 94,124 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front top suspension top bearing has slight play
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by rear chassie area (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted bead edge/seat (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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