BT57 XBS

2007 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
FORD
Year
2007
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
6 January 2027 (206 days away)
Last recorded mileage
41,447 mi

AI verdict AVOID 40/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2007 Ford has 22 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 41,447 miles. The recurring nature of these issues, combined with a 19-year-old vehicle, makes it a high-risk purchase.

The mileage trajectory shows normal usage, averaging 8,129 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, though annual usage has significantly decreased in recent years.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS tyre defect on 2019-11-20, escalating from advisory to failure.
  • Recurring suspension arm failures (Jan 2023 advisory, Dec 2024 major failure).
  • Recurring anti-roll bar link failures (Jan 2023 advisory, Dec 2024 major failure).
  • Recurring coil spring failures (Jan 2023 advisory, Dec 2024 major failure).

Working in its favour

  • Mileage is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 8,129 miles/year.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering.
  • MOT valid until January 2027, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No recurring failures of critical safety systems like brakes or steering.

Mileage history

Dec 2010: 41,447 mi PASSDec 2011: 49,760 mi FAILDec 2011: 49,760 mi PASSDec 2012: 57,872 mi PASSDec 2013: 65,266 mi PASSDec 2014: 69,295 mi PASSNov 2015: 75,447 mi PASSNov 2016: 85,219 mi PASSNov 2017: 93,460 mi PASSNov 2018: 97,020 mi FAILNov 2018: 97,020 mi PASSNov 2019: 112,845 mi PASSNov 2020: 121,018 mi FAILNov 2020: 121,028 mi PASSNov 2021: 126,511 mi FAILNov 2021: 126,545 mi PASSJan 2023: 139,177 mi PASSDec 2023: 146,579 mi FAILDec 2023: 146,579 mi PASSDec 2024: 150,861 mi FAILJan 2025: 150,861 mi PASSJan 2026: 154,696 mi PASS155k98k41kDec 2010Jan 2026

MOT test history — 16/22 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2010 PASS 41,447 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)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Dec 2011 FAIL 49,760 mi
FAIL Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Dec 2011 PASS 49,760 mi None recorded
Dec 2012 PASS 57,872 mi None recorded
Dec 2013 PASS 65,266 mi None recorded
Dec 2014 PASS 69,295 mi None recorded
Nov 2015 PASS 75,447 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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)
Nov 2016 PASS 85,219 mi None recorded
Nov 2017 PASS 93,460 mi None recorded
Nov 2018 FAIL 97,020 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nov 2018 PASS 97,020 mi None recorded
Nov 2019 PASS 112,845 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))
Nov 2020 FAIL 121,018 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nov 2020 PASS 121,028 mi None recorded
Nov 2021 FAIL 126,511 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nov 2021 PASS 126,545 mi
ADVISORY Front Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jan 2023 PASS 139,177 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Dec 2023 FAIL 146,579 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))
MAJOR Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Dec 2023 PASS 146,579 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 Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Dec 2024 FAIL 150,861 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSACURE
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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 Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Jan 2025 PASS 150,861 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSACURE
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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 Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Jan 2026 PASS 154,696 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT57 XBS, 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.