BN09 TNE

2009 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
FORD
Year
2009
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
25 February 2027 (256 days away)
Last recorded mileage
47,054 mi

AI verdict AVOID 37/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2009 Ford has 20 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 47,054 miles. The vehicle's extremely low mileage for its age, combined with a history of dangerous defects and unaddressed corrosion, makes it a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage, averaging only 265 miles per year from 2024 to 2026, which is highly suspicious for a 17-year-old car.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defects recorded for tyres (Feb 2024), steering (Feb 2023), and suspension (Feb 2023).
  • Recurring suspension arm corrosion (Feb 2024, Feb 2025, Feb 2026) and subframe corrosion (Feb 2024, Feb 2025, Feb 2026).
  • Recurring brake system advisories (Feb 2024, Feb 2025, Feb 2026) and failures (Feb 2023, Feb 2024).
  • Engine overheating and coolant migration issues reported by previous owners (not directly from MOT).

Working in its favour

  • MOT valid until 2027-02-25, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed).
  • No Cat N/S write-off markers on DVLA data.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory before 2024, suggesting regular use.

Mileage history

Mar 2012: 47,054 mi PASSMar 2013: 59,868 mi PASSMar 2014: 70,867 mi PASSMar 2015: 82,783 mi PASSMar 2015: 82,783 mi FAILJan 2016: 94,604 mi FAILJan 2016: 94,609 mi PASSJan 2017: 105,816 mi PASSFeb 2018: 117,986 mi PASSJan 2019: 120,426 mi FAILJan 2019: 120,426 mi PASSJan 2020: 124,665 mi FAILJan 2020: 124,666 mi PASSFeb 2021: 126,731 mi PASSFeb 2022: 140,151 mi PASSFeb 2023: 142,197 mi FAILFeb 2023: 142,199 mi PASSFeb 2024: 143,163 mi PASSFeb 2025: 143,992 mi PASSFeb 2026: 144,272 mi PASS144k96k47kMar 2012Feb 2026

MOT test history — 15/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2012 PASS 47,054 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Mar 2013 PASS 59,868 mi None recorded
Mar 2014 PASS 70,867 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2015 PASS 82,783 mi None recorded
Mar 2015 FAIL 82,783 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Jan 2016 FAIL 94,604 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Jan 2016 PASS 94,609 mi None recorded
Jan 2017 PASS 105,816 mi None recorded
Feb 2018 PASS 117,986 mi None recorded
Jan 2019 FAIL 120,426 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Jan 2019 PASS 120,426 mi None recorded
Jan 2020 FAIL 124,665 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jan 2020 PASS 124,666 mi None recorded
Feb 2021 PASS 126,731 mi None recorded
Feb 2022 PASS 140,151 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Feb 2023 FAIL 142,197 mi
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (bulb fitted incorrectly) (4.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (gearbox oil leak) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (trailing arm bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (control arm bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (control arm bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Feb 2023 PASS 142,199 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (gearbox oil leak) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (control arm bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (control arm bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Feb 2024 PASS 143,163 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (gearbox oil leak) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (control arm bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (control arm bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (rear suspension arms corroded) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Feb 2025 PASS 143,992 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside control arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Feb 2026 PASS 144,272 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine stabiliser bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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