BV07 VLJ

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
ORANGE
Engine
2521 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 12 September 2025
Last recorded mileage
16,242 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 24 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 16,242 miles. The mileage trajectory also shows a significant anomaly.

The mileage shows a significant anomaly before Aug 2018, with an unusually high 37,710 miles/yr equivalent, followed by normal usage.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS brake failure on 2024-09-12, indicating severe safety compromise.
  • 5 MOT failures across 12 tests, including a DANGEROUS defect, signals chronic neglect.
  • No valid MOT or tax status as of 2025-09-12, making it unroadworthy.
  • Unusually high mileage before Aug 2018 (37,710 mi/yr equivalent) suggests prior abuse.

Working in its favour

  • No recurring failures on the same system across multiple tests.
  • Consistent annual mileage since 2018, averaging 6,184 miles/year.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in recent years.
  • No recent advisories on critical systems like brakes or suspension.

Mileage history

Apr 2010: 16,242 mi PASSFeb 2011: 20,534 mi PASSFeb 2012: 26,681 mi PASSFeb 2013: 35,501 mi FAILFeb 2013: 35,501 mi PASSFeb 2014: 42,879 mi FAILFeb 2014: 42,879 mi PASSFeb 2015: 48,385 mi FAILFeb 2015: 48,537 mi PASSFeb 2016: 51,809 mi PASSFeb 2017: 53,950 mi PASSFeb 2018: 55,045 mi PASSAug 2018: 71,369 mi FAILAug 2018: 71,369 mi PASSJul 2019: 80,574 mi FAILJul 2019: 80,574 mi PASSJul 2020: 86,819 mi FAILJul 2020: 86,819 mi PASSJul 2021: 91,932 mi FAILJul 2021: 91,932 mi PASSJul 2022: 97,521 mi PASSAug 2023: 104,382 mi PASSSep 2024: 109,439 mi FAILSep 2024: 109,543 mi PASS110k63k16kApr 2010Sep 2024

MOT test history — 16/24 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2010 PASS 16,242 mi None recorded
Feb 2011 PASS 20,534 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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Feb 2012 PASS 26,681 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2013 FAIL 35,501 mi
PRS Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Feb 2013 PASS 35,501 mi None recorded
Feb 2014 FAIL 42,879 mi
FAIL Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
USER ENTERED Both front tyres showing signs of wear on inner edges.
Feb 2014 PASS 42,879 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
USER ENTERED nearside front tyre showingsigns of wear on edges
Feb 2015 FAIL 48,385 mi
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
FAIL Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
FAIL Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2015 PASS 48,537 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2016 PASS 51,809 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Feb 2017 PASS 53,950 mi None recorded
Feb 2018 PASS 55,045 mi None recorded
Aug 2018 FAIL 71,369 mi
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Aug 2018 PASS 71,369 mi None recorded
Jul 2019 FAIL 80,574 mi
ADVISORY Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PRS Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jul 2019 PASS 80,574 mi
ADVISORY Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jul 2020 FAIL 86,819 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Jul 2020 PASS 86,819 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jul 2021 FAIL 91,932 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
PRS Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jul 2021 PASS 91,932 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jul 2022 PASS 97,521 mi None recorded
Aug 2023 PASS 104,382 mi
ADVISORY all tyres slightly worn
Sep 2024 FAIL 109,439 mi
ADVISORY Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Sep 2024 PASS 109,543 mi
ADVISORY Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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