BL17 VGV

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
BLUE
Engine
998 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
30 May 2027 (350 days away)
Last recorded mileage
16,323 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 67/100

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 9 MOT tests on record with a 78% pass rate and 16,323 miles.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage averaging 5,846 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating light and regular use.

Things to check

  • Recurring suspension advisories across 5 tests (May 2024, 2025, 2026) indicate ongoing wear.
  • Recurring brake disc advisories in May 2024 and 2026 suggest potential future replacement needs.
  • Two MOT failures in May 2025 and 2026, with no defect details, are a concern for the owner's diligence.
  • The 2017 Ford has a 3-star Euro NCAP safety rating, below average for its age.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until 2027-05-30, providing significant peace of mind for the next two years.
  • Consistent low annual mileage (5,846 mi/yr) suggests light use and less wear on components.
  • No major failures recorded, only minor advisories that were addressed promptly.

Mileage history

May 2020: 16,323 mi PASSMay 2021: 20,029 mi PASSMay 2022: 26,029 mi PASSMay 2023: 31,678 mi PASSMay 2024: 38,481 mi PASSMay 2025: 46,656 mi FAILMay 2025: 46,656 mi PASSMay 2026: 54,734 mi FAILMay 2026: 54,734 mi PASS55k36k16kMay 2020May 2026

MOT test history — 7/9 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2020 PASS 16,323 mi None recorded
May 2021 PASS 20,029 mi None recorded
May 2022 PASS 26,029 mi None recorded
May 2023 PASS 31,678 mi None recorded
May 2024 PASS 38,481 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And slightly misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And slightly misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Both side rear axle bushes slightly worn/perishing
May 2025 FAIL 46,656 mi
PRS Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded And nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened And nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Both side rear axle bushes slightly worn
May 2025 PASS 46,656 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded And nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened And nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Both side rear axle bushes slightly worn
May 2026 FAIL 54,734 mi
PRS Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PRS Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side discs slightly scored from inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mounting slightly damaged (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mounting slightly damaged (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Both side rear axle bushes slightly worn/deteriorating
May 2026 PASS 54,734 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side discs slightly scored from inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mounting slightly damaged (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mounting slightly damaged (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Both side rear axle bushes slightly worn/deteriorating

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