BN09 VNC

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
30 April 2027 (320 days away)
Last recorded mileage
39,290 mi

AI verdict AVOID 41/100

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 22 MOT tests on record with a 68% pass rate and 39,290 miles. The recurring nature of these issues, combined with a 17-year age and low mileage, makes this vehicle a high-risk purchase.

The mileage trajectory shows normal usage, averaging 6,119 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Apr 2026): Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DANGEROUS brake failure on 2012-03-20, indicating severe safety neglect.
  • Recurring brake disc wear advisories (Mar 2019, Mar 2022, Mar 2022) point to chronic maintenance issues.
  • Recurring suspension bush wear advisories (Mar 2022, Apr 2023, Apr 2023) suggest ongoing structural neglect.

Working in its favour

  • Mileage is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 6,119 miles per year.
  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until April 2027, indicating it is currently roadworthy.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.

Mileage history

Mar 2012: 39,290 mi FAILMar 2012: 39,290 mi PASSMar 2013: 45,710 mi PASSMar 2014: 52,710 mi PASSMar 2015: 60,128 mi PASSMar 2015: 60,128 mi FAILMar 2016: 64,866 mi PASSApr 2017: 65,905 mi PASSMar 2018: 70,823 mi PASSMar 2019: 76,578 mi FAILMar 2019: 76,583 mi PASSMar 2020: 80,774 mi FAILMar 2020: 80,774 mi PASSMar 2021: 82,165 mi PASSMar 2022: 83,818 mi FAILMar 2022: 83,818 mi PASSApr 2023: 88,031 mi FAILApr 2023: 88,036 mi PASSMay 2024: 97,499 mi PASSApr 2025: 100,057 mi PASSApr 2026: 106,097 mi FAILApr 2026: 106,098 mi PASS106k73k39kMar 2012Apr 2026

MOT test history — 15/22 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2012 FAIL 39,290 mi
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
FAIL Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Mar 2012 PASS 39,290 mi None recorded
Mar 2013 PASS 45,710 mi None recorded
Mar 2014 PASS 52,710 mi None recorded
Mar 2015 PASS 60,128 mi None recorded
Mar 2015 FAIL 60,128 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Mar 2016 PASS 64,866 mi None recorded
Apr 2017 PASS 65,905 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Mar 2018 PASS 70,823 mi None recorded
Mar 2019 FAIL 76,578 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Mar 2019 PASS 76,583 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Mar 2020 FAIL 80,774 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
MAJOR Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Mar 2020 PASS 80,774 mi None recorded
Mar 2021 PASS 82,165 mi None recorded
Mar 2022 FAIL 83,818 mi
PRS Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Mar 2022 PASS 83,818 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Apr 2023 FAIL 88,031 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Apr 2023 PASS 88,036 mi None recorded
May 2024 PASS 97,499 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin surface corrosion.
Apr 2025 PASS 100,057 mi
ADVISORY Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shocks (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Apr 2026 FAIL 106,097 mi
MAJOR Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
Apr 2026 PASS 106,098 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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