2008 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- FORD
- Year
- 2008
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- WHITE
- Engine
- 1999 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 13 August 2026 (60 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 17,863 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 56/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2008 Ford has 17 MOT tests on record with a 88% pass rate and 17,863 miles. The vehicle's age and past owner-reported faults for the 5.4L engine variant also present substantial risks.
The vehicle shows a critical mileage anomaly: 17,863 miles over 18 years (Aug 2018: 37,960 mi, Aug 2025: 61,892 mi), indicating potential odometer fraud or severe underuse.
Things to check
- Mileage significantly below UK average: 61,892 mi (Aug 2025) vs typical 100,633 mi for a 2008 FORD.
- Recurring brake disc advisories (5 tests) from Jul 2021 to Aug 2025, indicating chronic wear.
- Recurring tyre damage advisories (2 tests) from Jul 2021, suggesting ongoing maintenance needs.
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (Aug 2021) — a serious safety concern.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-08-13, providing immediate peace of mind.
- Consistent low annual mileage (3,510 mi/yr) suggests light use and potential longevity.
- No recent major failures or dangerous defects since the last MOT pass in Aug 2025.
- Engine durability and reliability of 5.4L engine variant (owner-reported) is
Mileage history
MOT test history — 15/17 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | PASS | 17,863 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2012 | PASS | 27,805 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2013 | PASS | 32,283 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2014 | PASS | 33,179 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Jul 2015 | PASS | 33,968 mi |
USER ENTERED rear brake pads low
|
| Jul 2016 | PASS | 35,046 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2017 | PASS | 37,078 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
|
| Aug 2018 | PASS | 37,960 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2019 | PASS | 41,029 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2020 | PASS | 45,573 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2021 | FAIL | 47,831 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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| Aug 2021 | PASS | 47,922 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2022 | PASS | 51,232 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2023 | PASS | 52,971 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Aug 2024 | FAIL | 57,021 mi |
MAJOR Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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| Aug 2024 | PASS | 57,026 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
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| Aug 2025 | PASS | 61,892 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BP08 VDD, 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.