BT08 EPO

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
SILVER
Engine
1596 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
9 March 2027 (268 days away)
Last recorded mileage
47,023 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 68/100

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 20 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 47,023 miles. The vehicle's age and low annual usage also present potential wear concerns.

The vehicle shows very low annual usage, averaging only 5,319 miles per year, with a significant 2023 service gap and inconsistent mileage increases over its 18-year lifespan.

Things to check

  • Recurring suspension advisories and failures across multiple tests (e.g., Mar 2026, Nov 2022, Dec 2021).
  • Major failure for Offside Front Coil spring fractured (Dec 2021) indicates significant structural wear.
  • The 2023 MOT gap suggests the vehicle may have been off-road or not regularly serviced.
  • Consistent low annual mileage (5,319 mi/yr) for an 18-year-old vehicle raises concerns about component wear.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until March 2027, offering peace of mind for the next three years.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory, despite being low, shows no signs of tampering or unusual spikes.
  • No recent major failures or dangerous defects recorded on the latest MOT test (Mar 2026).
  • Immediate retests after failures demonstrate the owner's proactive approach to rectifying issues.

Mileage history

May 2011: 47,023 mi FAILMay 2011: 47,023 mi PASSMay 2012: 52,820 mi PASSMay 2013: 60,082 mi PASSMay 2014: 66,330 mi PASSMay 2015: 68,387 mi FAILMay 2015: 68,387 mi PASSMay 2016: 70,529 mi FAILJun 2016: 70,548 mi PASSMay 2017: 72,647 mi PASSMay 2018: 74,174 mi PASSMay 2019: 74,865 mi PASSNov 2020: 76,162 mi FAILNov 2020: 76,169 mi PASSDec 2021: 80,355 mi FAILDec 2021: 80,403 mi PASSNov 2022: 87,981 mi PASSFeb 2024: 94,729 mi PASSMar 2025: 95,777 mi PASSMar 2026: 96,809 mi PASS97k72k47kMay 2011Mar 2026

MOT test history — 15/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2011 FAIL 47,023 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
May 2011 PASS 47,023 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
May 2012 PASS 52,820 mi None recorded
May 2013 PASS 60,082 mi None recorded
May 2014 PASS 66,330 mi None recorded
May 2015 FAIL 68,387 mi
FAIL Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
May 2015 PASS 68,387 mi None recorded
May 2016 FAIL 70,529 mi
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Jun 2016 PASS 70,548 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
May 2017 PASS 72,647 mi None recorded
May 2018 PASS 74,174 mi None recorded
May 2019 PASS 74,865 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust centre support bracket broken
Nov 2020 FAIL 76,162 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nov 2020 PASS 76,169 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Dec 2021 FAIL 80,355 mi
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Dec 2021 PASS 80,403 mi
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nov 2022 PASS 87,981 mi
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))
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Feb 2024 PASS 94,729 mi None recorded
Mar 2025 PASS 95,777 mi None recorded
Mar 2026 PASS 96,809 mi
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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