BN09 VBO

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
DIESEL
Colour
RED
Engine
2179 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
8 July 2026 (24 days away)
Last recorded mileage
28,176 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 48/100

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 17 MOT tests on record with a 82% pass rate and 28,176 miles.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 7,123 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, indicating light usage.

Things to check

  • Recurring suspension arm corrosion and fractured coil spring (Aug 2023, Aug 2021) — indicates structural neglect.
  • Persistent lighting issues (6 minor defects, 1 major failure) — suggests ongoing electrical or mechanical problems.
  • Emissions system advisories (Aug 2023, Aug 2021) — points to potential DPF or catalytic converter issues.
  • Low annual mileage (7,123 mi/yr) for a 17-year-old vehicle — may indicate long periods of inactivity.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until July 2026 — no immediate retesting required.
  • Consistent, low annual mileage (7,123 mi/yr) — suggests light use and less wear.
  • No major recurring failures on critical safety systems (brakes, steering) — only advisories.

Mileage history

Mar 2012: 28,176 mi PASSMar 2013: 31,865 mi PASSSep 2014: 51,195 mi PASSSep 2015: 64,284 mi PASSSep 2016: 75,199 mi PASSAug 2017: 85,908 mi FAILAug 2017: 85,975 mi PASSAug 2018: 92,090 mi PASSAug 2019: 96,414 mi PASSJul 2020: 99,941 mi PASSAug 2021: 103,227 mi FAILAug 2021: 103,227 mi PASSAug 2022: 108,225 mi PASSAug 2023: 111,968 mi PASSJul 2024: 114,521 mi PASSJun 2025: 117,572 mi PASS118k73k28kMar 2012Jun 2025

MOT test history — 14/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2012 PASS 28,176 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Mar 2013 PASS 31,865 mi None recorded
Sep 2014 PASS 51,195 mi
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Sep 2015 PASS 64,284 mi None recorded
Sep 2016 PASS 75,199 mi None recorded
Aug 2017 FAIL 85,908 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY osr brake signs of previous binding. Free at time of test.
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
FAIL Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Aug 2017 PASS 85,975 mi None recorded
Aug 2018 PASS 92,090 mi
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Aug 2019 PASS 96,414 mi None recorded
Jul 2020 PASS 99,941 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Nearside Front wing mirror damaged
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Aug 2021 FAIL 103,227 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MAJOR Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Aug 2021 PASS 103,227 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Aug 2022 PASS 108,225 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Nearside front wing mirror cover damaged
Aug 2023 PASS 111,968 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH spring carrier arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Jul 2024 PASS 114,521 mi
MINOR Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush showing signs of perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Jun 2025 FAIL
MINOR Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Jun 2025 PASS 117,572 mi
MINOR Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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