BN08 TYK

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
1999 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 22 December 2023
Last recorded mileage
16,622 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 66/100

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 19 MOT tests on record with a 74% pass rate and 16,622 miles. The vehicle's age and past issues with overheating and timing components are significant concerns.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, showing normal usage of 11,163 miles/year, with a notable drop in annual usage from 13,875 miles (2018-2019) to 5,751 miles (2021-2022), but no fraud detected.

Things to check

  • 2012-10-20 test failure with no defect details — requires investigation.
  • Recurring tyre advisories (2011, 2019, 2022) indicate ongoing wear and

Working in its favour

  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 11,163 miles/year, well below UK average.
  • No major recurring failures or dangerous defects in the MOT history.
  • The 2012-10-20 failure was immediately rectified and passed on the same day.
  • The 2011-08-19 advisory for worn inner-edge tyres was addressed and not repeated.

Mileage history

Mar 2011: 16,622 mi PASSAug 2011: 17,511 mi PASSOct 2011: 19,654 mi PASSOct 2012: 36,440 mi PASSOct 2013: 50,474 mi PASSOct 2013: 50,474 mi FAILOct 2014: 63,159 mi PASSOct 2014: 63,159 mi FAILOct 2015: 77,125 mi FAILOct 2015: 77,125 mi PASSSep 2016: 94,537 mi FAILSep 2016: 94,537 mi PASSNov 2017: 115,462 mi PASSNov 2018: 133,157 mi PASSDec 2019: 147,032 mi PASSDec 2020: 154,166 mi PASSDec 2021: 159,917 mi PASSDec 2022: 167,234 mi FAILDec 2022: 167,234 mi PASS167k92k17kMar 2011Dec 2022

MOT test history — 14/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2011 PASS 16,622 mi None recorded
Aug 2011 PASS 17,511 mi
USER ENTERED both front tyres worn on inner edge
Oct 2011 PASS 19,654 mi None recorded
Oct 2012 PASS 36,440 mi None recorded
Oct 2013 PASS 50,474 mi None recorded
Oct 2013 FAIL 50,474 mi
PRS Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PRS Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oct 2014 PASS 63,159 mi None recorded
Oct 2014 FAIL 63,159 mi
PRS Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
PRS Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oct 2015 FAIL 77,125 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oct 2015 PASS 77,125 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Sep 2016 FAIL 94,537 mi
PRS Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PRS Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
PRS Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Sep 2016 PASS 94,537 mi None recorded
Nov 2017 PASS 115,462 mi None recorded
Nov 2018 PASS 133,157 mi None recorded
Dec 2019 PASS 147,032 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Dec 2020 PASS 154,166 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Dec 2021 PASS 159,917 mi None recorded
Dec 2022 FAIL 167,234 mi
PRS Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Dec 2022 PASS 167,234 mi
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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