BT09 BUA

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
1596 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
15 March 2027 (274 days away)
Last recorded mileage
31,591 mi

AI verdict AVOID 39/100

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 21 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 31,591 miles. The extremely low mileage for its age, combined with a 17-year-old vehicle, makes it a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage, averaging only 5,360 miles per year, with a significant drop in usage from 2019 to 2022 (e.g., 68,928 mi in Feb 2021, then 70,325 mi in Feb 2022).

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Mar 2025): Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached broken
  • DANGEROUS defect: Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting excessively corroded (Mar 2025 MOT).
  • DANGEROUS defect: Offside Rear Suspension component mounting excessively corroded (Mar 2025 MOT).
  • Recurring Suspension failures: 4 major failures and 4 related advisories across multiple tests.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until March 2027, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories on the most recent test (Mar 2026).
  • Consistent mileage trajectory, despite low annual usage, shows no suspicious drops or spikes.
  • No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed for this specific registration).

Mileage history

Aug 2012: 31,591 mi PASSAug 2013: 36,237 mi PASSAug 2014: 42,618 mi FAILAug 2014: 42,618 mi PASSAug 2015: 49,907 mi PASSJan 2016: 53,167 mi PASSJan 2017: 57,540 mi PASSFeb 2018: 61,183 mi FAILFeb 2018: 61,184 mi PASSFeb 2019: 64,840 mi FAILFeb 2019: 64,840 mi PASSFeb 2020: 67,968 mi FAILFeb 2020: 67,968 mi PASSFeb 2021: 68,928 mi PASSFeb 2022: 70,325 mi PASSMar 2023: 72,360 mi FAILMar 2023: 72,365 mi PASSMar 2024: 79,094 mi PASSMar 2025: 86,176 mi FAILMar 2025: 86,180 mi PASSMar 2026: 92,272 mi PASS92k62k32kAug 2012Mar 2026

MOT test history — 15/21 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2012 PASS 31,591 mi None recorded
Aug 2013 PASS 36,237 mi None recorded
Aug 2014 FAIL 42,618 mi
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Aug 2014 PASS 42,618 mi None recorded
Aug 2015 PASS 49,907 mi
ADVISORY front discs are showing signs of corrosion n/s/r tyre is wearing down
ADVISORY underbody and suspension are showing signs of corrosion
Jan 2016 PASS 53,167 mi None recorded
Jan 2017 PASS 57,540 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2018 FAIL 61,183 mi
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
FAIL Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Feb 2018 PASS 61,184 mi None recorded
Feb 2019 FAIL 64,840 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
Feb 2019 PASS 64,840 mi None recorded
Feb 2020 FAIL 67,968 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting deteriorated corroded (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY exhaust heatshield deteriorated
Feb 2020 PASS 67,968 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting deteriorated corroded (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY exhaust heatshield deteriorated
Feb 2021 PASS 68,928 mi
ADVISORY exhaust mounting brackets corrosion
ADVISORY exhaust heatshields slightly loose clips deteriorated
Feb 2022 PASS 70,325 mi None recorded
Mar 2023 FAIL 72,360 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Mar 2023 PASS 72,365 mi None recorded
Mar 2024 PASS 79,094 mi
ADVISORY front and rear suspension components affected with rust and corrosion
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2025 FAIL 86,176 mi
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY all main rear suspension components affected with
Mar 2025 PASS 86,180 mi
ADVISORY all main rear suspension components affected with
Mar 2026 PASS 92,272 mi
ADVISORY all rear suspension components rusted and corroded
ADVISORY nearside front lower wing rusted and broken
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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