BN09 VAV

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
BLUE
Engine
1242 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
6 November 2026 (145 days away)
Last recorded mileage
20,707 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 2009 Ford has 19 MOT tests on record with a 74% pass rate and 20,707 miles. The 2019 service gap and numerous community-reported engine faults for this model variant require careful consideration.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 4,889 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, but a 2019 service gap is noted.

Things to check

  • Recurring suspension failures/advisories across 6 tests (Mar 2020, Mar 2021, Feb 2022, Dec 2022, Dec 2023, Oct 2025).
  • Recurring exhaust leak advisories across 2 tests (Mar 2020, Mar 2021).
  • Recurring tyre wear/damage advisories across 5 tests (Feb 2022, Dec 2023, Oct 2025).
  • Recurring coil spring advisories across 2 tests (Feb 2022, Oct 2025).

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until November 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • Consistent low annual mileage (4,889 mi/yr) suggests light use and potential longevity.
  • No recent major failures or dangerous defects recorded on the latest MOT.
  • Immediate retest passes after failures demonstrate owner's proactive maintenance.

Mileage history

Mar 2012: 20,707 mi PASSMar 2013: 26,692 mi PASSMar 2013: 26,692 mi FAILMar 2014: 32,275 mi FAILMar 2014: 32,275 mi PASSMar 2015: 37,044 mi PASSAug 2016: 42,684 mi FAILAug 2016: 42,687 mi PASSOct 2017: 44,413 mi FAILOct 2017: 44,413 mi PASSOct 2018: 49,029 mi PASSMar 2020: 57,029 mi FAILMar 2020: 57,031 mi PASSMar 2021: 62,090 mi PASSFeb 2022: 67,495 mi PASSDec 2022: 71,671 mi PASSDec 2023: 76,171 mi PASSNov 2024: 79,933 mi PASSOct 2025: 82,298 mi PASS82k52k21kMar 2012Oct 2025

MOT test history — 14/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2012 PASS 20,707 mi None recorded
Mar 2013 PASS 26,692 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Mar 2013 FAIL 26,692 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Mar 2014 FAIL 32,275 mi
FAIL Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Mar 2014 PASS 32,275 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Mar 2015 PASS 37,044 mi None recorded
Aug 2016 FAIL 42,684 mi
ADVISORY front exhaust bracket broken and rear silencer corroded
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Aug 2016 PASS 42,687 mi
ADVISORY front exhaust bracket broken and rear silencer corroded
Oct 2017 FAIL 44,413 mi
FAIL Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose pin not fitted into caliper (3.5.1j)
ADVISORY front downpipe mount broken
ADVISORY rear exhaust silencer in poor condition
ADVISORY slight buckle in offside front wheel
Oct 2017 PASS 44,413 mi
ADVISORY front downpipe mount broken
ADVISORY rear exhaust silencer in poor condition
ADVISORY slight buckle in offside front wheel
Oct 2018 PASS 49,029 mi
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Mar 2020 FAIL 57,029 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mar 2020 PASS 57,031 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mar 2021 PASS 62,090 mi
ADVISORY Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear exhaust box deteriorated ,outer skin broken away
Feb 2022 PASS 67,495 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Dec 2022 PASS 71,671 mi None recorded
Dec 2023 PASS 76,171 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nov 2024 PASS 79,933 mi None recorded
Oct 2025 PASS 82,298 mi
ADVISORY Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BN09 VAV, 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.