BT09 KLS

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 February 2027 (246 days away)
Last recorded mileage
30,972 mi

AI verdict AVOID 48/100

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 67% pass rate and 30,972 miles. The mileage trajectory is highly suspicious, showing extremely low annual usage for a 17-year-old vehicle.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage for its age, averaging only 7,149 miles per year, with a significant drop in usage from 2019 to 2026.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS tyre defects recorded in Jan 2020 and Jan 2022.
  • Recurring major failures in suspension (coil spring, arm) from 2023 to 2026.
  • Escalating major failures in exhaust and emissions from 2023 to 2026.
  • Major failure in bodywork corrosion noted in Feb 2026.

Working in its favour

  • Current MOT is valid until February 2027, indicating it is roadworthy now.
  • No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed).
  • No Cat N/S write-off markers on DVLA data.

Mileage history

Feb 2013: 30,972 mi PASSFeb 2014: 38,633 mi PASSMar 2015: 44,636 mi PASSMar 2016: 49,081 mi PASSMar 2017: 57,716 mi FAILMar 2017: 57,719 mi PASSMar 2018: 67,794 mi FAILMar 2018: 67,798 mi PASSMar 2019: 78,579 mi FAILMar 2019: 78,579 mi PASSJan 2020: 88,584 mi FAILJan 2020: 88,587 mi PASSFeb 2021: 93,859 mi PASSJan 2022: 99,061 mi PASSJan 2023: 105,499 mi FAILJan 2023: 105,512 mi PASSJan 2024: 111,120 mi FAILJan 2024: 111,120 mi PASSJan 2025: 117,398 mi PASSJan 2026: 122,292 mi FAILFeb 2026: 122,519 mi PASS123k77k31kFeb 2013Feb 2026

MOT test history — 14/21 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2013 PASS 30,972 mi None recorded
Feb 2014 PASS 38,633 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front 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)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2015 PASS 44,636 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front 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)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2016 PASS 49,081 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055516 (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY exhaust heat shield is loose
Mar 2017 FAIL 57,716 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY heatshield insecure
Mar 2017 PASS 57,719 mi
ADVISORY heatshield insecure
Mar 2018 FAIL 67,794 mi
ADVISORY Rear exhaust mounting broken
FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Mar 2018 PASS 67,798 mi
ADVISORY Rear exhaust mounting broken
Mar 2019 FAIL 78,579 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Mar 2019 PASS 78,579 mi None recorded
Jan 2020 FAIL 88,584 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
MAJOR Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Jan 2020 PASS 88,587 mi None recorded
Feb 2021 PASS 93,859 mi None recorded
Jan 2022 PASS 99,061 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear anti roll bar bolt corroded
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jan 2023 FAIL 105,499 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective Snapped (6.1.2 (a))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Jan 2023 PASS 105,512 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective Snapped (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Jan 2024 FAIL 111,120 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Jan 2024 PASS 111,120 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Jan 2025 PASS 117,398 mi
MINOR Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY reverse light inop
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Jan 2026 FAIL 122,292 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi snapped (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MAJOR Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust bracket snapped
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
ADVISORY Underbody corrosion
MAJOR Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Feb 2026 PASS 122,519 mi
ADVISORY Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Underbody corrosion

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