BN08 TGU
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
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1798 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 17 February 2026
- Last recorded mileage
- 19,969 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 50/100
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 14 MOT tests on record with a 79% pass rate and 19,969 miles. While it has a clean recent MOT pass, the significant unexplained history warrants extreme caution.
A critical 5-year MOT gap (Dec 2019-Feb 2025) means mileage during this period is completely unverified, despite the car showing normal annual usage before and after.
Things to check
- 5-year MOT gap (Dec 2019-Feb 2025) with unverified mileage is a major red flag.
- Recurring tyre advisories (Nov 2018, Feb 2025) and exhaust advisories (Feb 2025) indicate ongoing wear.
- Major failure for emissions (Feb 2025) with a related advisory for exhaust wear.
- Long-term storage or SORN status is highly likely given the 5-year MOT gap.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT (Feb 2025) passed with no immediate failures or dangerous defects.
- Consistent, normal annual mileage before and after the 5-year MOT gap.
- No recurring major failures on critical safety systems like brakes or suspension.
- Engine and steering durability are consistent with Ford's reputation for this model.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | PASS | 19,969 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)
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| Mar 2012 | PASS | 29,870 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2013 | PASS | 44,055 mi |
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Mar 2014 | FAIL | 56,610 mi |
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
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| Mar 2014 | PASS | 56,610 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2014 | PASS | 57,302 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
|
| Dec 2015 | PASS | 68,161 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2016 | FAIL | 81,366 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) ADVISORY Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror casing cracked (8.1.2a) FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) FAIL Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect deteriorated bulb (1.8.A.1b) FAIL Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect deteriorated bulb (1.8.A.1b) FAIL Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) FAIL Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) FAIL Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) ADVISORY Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking slightly (4.1.D.1e) ADVISORY Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking slightly (4.1.D.1e) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
|
| Nov 2016 | PASS | 81,679 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror casing cracked (8.1.2a) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
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| Nov 2017 | PASS | 95,461 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2018 | FAIL | 102,213 mi |
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) MINOR Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
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| Dec 2018 | PASS | 102,290 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2019 | PASS | 107,797 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2025 | PASS | 111,724 mi |
MINOR Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g)) ADVISORY Rear all suspension components covered in surface corrosion
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