BU15 AKP

2015 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
FORD
Year
2015
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
998 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
26 January 2027 (226 days away)
Last recorded mileage
23,744 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 2015 Ford has 16 MOT tests on record with a 56% pass rate and 23,744 miles. The recurring nature of these issues, combined with a 2 DANGEROUS tyre defects, makes this vehicle a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage (5,998 miles/yr), averaging 23,744 miles over 11 years, with no suspicious drops or spikes.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS tyre defect on 2023-01-24 (major failure) — immediate safety concern.
  • Recurring suspension advisories (flagged in 10 tests) — consistent wear pattern.
  • Recurring seatbelt advisories (flagged in 6 tests) — consistent wear pattern.
  • Recurring headlamp advisories (flagged in 5 tests) — consistent wear pattern.

Working in its favour

  • Mileage is consistently low, averaging 5,998 miles per year, indicating light use.
  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until 2027-01-26, providing immediate peace of mind.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the MOT history.
  • The car has a long, continuous MOT history since its first test in 2018.

Mileage history

Mar 2018: 23,744 mi FAILMar 2018: 23,744 mi PASSFeb 2019: 30,787 mi FAILFeb 2019: 30,787 mi PASSFeb 2020: 37,475 mi FAILFeb 2020: 37,475 mi PASSFeb 2021: 38,711 mi PASSMar 2022: 44,335 mi PASSJan 2023: 50,099 mi FAILJan 2023: 50,099 mi PASSJan 2024: 56,234 mi FAILJan 2024: 56,234 mi PASSJan 2025: 61,913 mi FAILJan 2025: 61,913 mi PASSJan 2026: 66,414 mi FAILJan 2026: 66,415 mi PASS66k45k24kMar 2018Jan 2026

MOT test history — 9/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2018 FAIL 23,744 mi
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Mar 2018 PASS 23,744 mi None recorded
Feb 2019 FAIL 30,787 mi
MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) not working o/s stop light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Feb 2019 PASS 30,787 mi None recorded
Feb 2020 FAIL 37,475 mi
PRS Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Feb 2020 PASS 37,475 mi None recorded
Feb 2021 PASS 38,711 mi None recorded
Mar 2022 PASS 44,335 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jan 2023 FAIL 50,099 mi
MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
MINOR Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Jan 2023 PASS 50,099 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jan 2024 FAIL 56,234 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Jan 2024 PASS 56,234 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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))
Jan 2025 FAIL 61,913 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Lower Gearbox mounting defective
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Jan 2025 PASS 61,913 mi
ADVISORY Lower Gearbox mounting defective
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Jan 2026 FAIL 66,414 mi
MAJOR Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
ADVISORY Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Jan 2026 PASS 66,415 mi
ADVISORY Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU15 AKP, 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.