BU09 YON

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
19 July 2026 (35 days away)
Last recorded mileage
26,379 mi

AI verdict AVOID 50/100

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 23 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 26,379 miles. The vehicle's 17-year age, combined with a 3-star Euro NCAP safety rating and numerous unresolved issues, makes it an extremely high-risk purchase.

The mileage trajectory shows normal usage at 9,651 miles/year, but the 2018-2022 period of very low annual mileage (6,000-12,000 miles) is a significant red flag for potential long periods of inactivity.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS tyre defects recorded in 2012 and 2013, indicating severe neglect.
  • Recurring major suspension failures (2021, 2022, 2023) and 36 advisories since 2012.
  • Persistent brake disc wear advisories (21 occurrences) since 2012, a clear pattern of neglect.
  • Engine overheating and head gasket issues reported by owners, posing significant long-term risk.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 9,651 miles/year, indicating regular use.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until July 2026, confirming current roadworthiness.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories from the last two tests (Jul 2025).

Mileage history

Feb 2012: 26,379 mi PASSJul 2012: 31,447 mi PASSSep 2013: 45,754 mi PASSAug 2014: 65,734 mi PASSAug 2015: 81,648 mi PASSJul 2016: 89,567 mi PASSJul 2017: 96,850 mi FAILJul 2017: 96,850 mi PASSJul 2018: 104,027 mi FAILJul 2018: 104,063 mi PASSJul 2019: 110,426 mi FAILJul 2019: 110,437 mi PASSJun 2020: 116,727 mi PASSJul 2021: 123,298 mi FAILJul 2021: 123,298 mi PASSJul 2022: 130,898 mi FAILJul 2022: 130,898 mi PASSJul 2023: 138,010 mi FAILJul 2023: 138,010 mi PASSJul 2024: 147,118 mi FAILJul 2024: 147,118 mi PASSJul 2025: 159,667 mi FAILJul 2025: 159,667 mi PASS160k93k26kFeb 2012Jul 2025

MOT test history — 15/23 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2012 PASS 26,379 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jul 2012 PASS 31,447 mi None recorded
Sep 2013 PASS 45,754 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Aug 2014 PASS 65,734 mi None recorded
Aug 2015 PASS 81,648 mi None recorded
Jul 2016 PASS 89,567 mi None recorded
Jul 2017 FAIL 96,850 mi
PRS Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Jul 2017 PASS 96,850 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Jul 2018 FAIL 104,027 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested bulb fitted wrong no patten (4.1.2 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Jul 2018 PASS 104,063 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Jul 2019 FAIL 110,426 mi
ADVISORY Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Jul 2019 PASS 110,437 mi
ADVISORY Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Jun 2020 PASS 116,727 mi
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Lower reversing lamp damaged
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Jul 2021 FAIL 123,298 mi
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Reversing lamp lens broken
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Jul 2021 PASS 123,298 mi
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Reversing lamp lens broken
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Jul 2022 FAIL 130,898 mi
ADVISORY Reverse light has a defective lens, emitted light not affected
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S + N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front tyres are wearing on inner shoulders
ADVISORY Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill near wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer bracket (6.1.2 (a))
Jul 2022 PASS 130,898 mi
ADVISORY Reverse light has a defective lens, emitted light not affected
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S + N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front tyres are wearing on inner shoulders
ADVISORY Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill near wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer bracket (6.1.2 (a))
Jul 2023 FAIL 138,010 mi
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
PRS Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Exhaust mounting defective REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside 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))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH O/S + N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Jul 2023 PASS 138,010 mi
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust mounting defective REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside 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))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH O/S + N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Jul 2024 FAIL 147,118 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PRS Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
PRS Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Jul 2024 PASS 147,118 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Jul 2025 FAIL 159,667 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage oil leak (2.1.5 (a))
ADVISORY Central exhaust heat shield insecure
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER SHOULDER - VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH O/S + N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Coil spring corroded BOTH O/S + N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Coil spring corroded BOTH O/S + N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust mounting defective REAR TAIL PIPE SUPPORTED WITH WIRE (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Jul 2025 PASS 159,667 mi
ADVISORY Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage oil leak (2.1.5 (a))
ADVISORY Central exhaust heat shield insecure
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER SHOULDER - VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH O/S + N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Coil spring corroded BOTH O/S + N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Coil spring corroded BOTH O/S + N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust mounting defective REAR TAIL PIPE SUPPORTED WITH WIRE (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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