BL08 TJX

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
SILVER
Engine
1596 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
20 September 2026 (98 days away)
Last recorded mileage
23,530 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 56/100

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 23,530 miles.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 7,254 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, showing normal usage for its age.

Things to check

  • Recurring suspension failures and advisories across multiple tests (e.g., Sep 2023, Sep 2025).
  • Persistent lighting issues, including headlamp aim failures (e.g., Sep 2019, Sep 2023).
  • Tyre wear advisories in Sep 2012 and Sep 2023 indicate ongoing maintenance needs.
  • The vehicle is 18 years old, which means significant accumulated wear and tear.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until September 2026, offering immediate peace of mind.
  • Consistent, low annual mileage (7,254 mi/yr) suggests light use and less wear.
  • No major structural failures or dangerous defects recorded in the MOT history.

Mileage history

Mar 2011: 23,530 mi PASSMar 2012: 29,096 mi PASSApr 2013: 38,675 mi PASSApr 2014: 42,846 mi PASSAug 2015: 53,071 mi FAILAug 2015: 53,071 mi PASSSep 2016: 58,493 mi FAILSep 2016: 58,507 mi PASSSep 2017: 68,155 mi FAILSep 2017: 68,176 mi PASSSep 2018: 77,531 mi PASSSep 2019: 94,325 mi FAILSep 2019: 94,325 mi PASSSep 2020: 101,031 mi PASSSep 2021: 106,092 mi PASSSep 2022: 111,073 mi PASSSep 2023: 117,233 mi FAILSep 2023: 117,242 mi PASSSep 2024: 123,708 mi PASSSep 2025: 128,585 mi PASS129k76k24kMar 2011Sep 2025

MOT test history — 15/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2011 PASS 23,530 mi None recorded
Mar 2012 PASS 29,096 mi
ADVISORY Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2013 PASS 38,675 mi None recorded
Apr 2014 PASS 42,846 mi
USER ENTERED Both rear tyres starting to perish
Aug 2015 FAIL 53,071 mi
FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Aug 2015 PASS 53,071 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Sep 2016 FAIL 58,493 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 Offside Front Nail in tyre
FAIL Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FAIL Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
FAIL Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Sep 2016 PASS 58,507 mi None recorded
Sep 2017 FAIL 68,155 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
FAIL Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY deep cut in o/s/r/ tyre tread
Sep 2017 PASS 68,176 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Sep 2018 PASS 77,531 mi None recorded
Sep 2019 FAIL 94,325 mi
ADVISORY both front tyres worn close to 3mm
ADVISORY front number plate damaged
ADVISORY exhaust heat shield around fuel tank adrift repair recommended
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY front brake pads worn to limit
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY o/s rear coil spring corroded
Sep 2019 PASS 94,325 mi
ADVISORY both front tyres worn close to 3mm
ADVISORY front number plate damaged
Sep 2020 PASS 101,031 mi None recorded
Sep 2021 PASS 106,092 mi None recorded
Sep 2022 PASS 111,073 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Sep 2023 FAIL 117,233 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY Rear axle corroded
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Sep 2023 PASS 117,242 mi
ADVISORY Rear axle corroded
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Sep 2024 PASS 123,708 mi
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Sep 2025 PASS 128,585 mi
ADVISORY Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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