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
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1997 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 16 July 2026 (32 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 54,401 mi
AI verdict AVOID 44/100
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 54,401 miles. The mileage trajectory is consistent, but the vehicle's age and recurring issues present significant risks.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, showing normal annual usage averaging 7,445 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS defect: Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) on 2020-09-01.
- DANGEROUS defect: Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) on 2020-09-01.
- Recurring MAJOR failures: Steering rack advisory on 2022-09-01 escalated to MAJOR failure on 2025-07-15.
- Recurring MAJOR failures: Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm advisory on 2020-09-01 escalated to MAJOR failure on 2020-09-01.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
Mileage history
MOT test history — 14/17 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | PASS | 54,401 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2013 | PASS | 63,426 mi |
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)
|
| Aug 2014 | PASS | 72,039 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2015 | PASS | 77,704 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2016 | PASS | 83,656 mi |
ADVISORY engine cover and under tray fitted
|
| Sep 2017 | PASS | 90,125 mi |
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
|
| Aug 2018 | PASS | 95,322 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
|
| Aug 2019 | PASS | 99,751 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2020 | FAIL | 103,248 mi |
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Sep 2020 | PASS | 103,248 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2021 | PASS | 107,104 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front 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))
|
| Sep 2022 | FAIL | 111,717 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a)) PRS Fuel pipe union leaking no 1 injector pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
|
| Sep 2022 | PASS | 111,717 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
|
| Sep 2023 | PASS | 115,731 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2024 | PASS | 119,164 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
|
| Jul 2025 | FAIL | 123,192 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) DANGEROUS Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
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| Jul 2025 | PASS | 123,192 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Driver's seat insecure slightly
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About this page
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