2017 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- FORD
- Year
- 2017
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- WHITE
- Engine
- 1198 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 17 May 2027 (337 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 26,497 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 63/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2017 Ford has 11 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 26,497 miles. The suspiciously low mileage before April 2021 also warrants careful investigation.
Mileage was suspiciously low (446 mi/yr equivalent) from registration in Jan 2017 to Apr 2021, but has been normal since (9,708 mi/yr average).
Things to check
- 2020-02-25 FAILED: Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) — DANGEROUS defect.
- 2020-02-25 ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) — Recurring brake wear.
- 2024-05-13 ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) — Recurring brake wear.
- 2024-05-13 ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) — Recurring tyre wear.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2027-05-17, offering peace of mind for the next 3 years.
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 9,708 miles since 2021, indicating normal usage.
- No major recurring failures on critical safety systems like brakes or suspension.
- All previous MOT failures were immediately rectified and passed on the same or next day.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/11 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | FAIL | 26,497 mi |
MAJOR Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Feb 2020 | PASS | 26,497 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Sep 2020 | PASS | 31,312 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2021 | PASS | 31,581 mi | None recorded |
| May 2022 | PASS | 41,826 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
|
| Apr 2023 | FAIL | 51,148 mi |
PRS Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
|
| Apr 2023 | PASS | 51,148 mi | None recorded |
| May 2024 | FAIL | 63,238 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) PRS Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
|
| May 2024 | PASS | 63,238 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| May 2025 | PASS | 82,061 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2026 | PASS | 90,568 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL17 MXJ, 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.