BV08 OBB

2008 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
FORD
Year
2008
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
GREY
Engine
1299 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 29 July 2023
Last recorded mileage
20,829 mi

AI verdict AVOID 49/100

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

This 2008 Ford has 18 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 20,829 miles. The mileage is also significantly below average, raising serious questions about its true condition and usage.

The vehicle shows a critically low annual mileage of 3,959 miles/yr, with a 3-year gap (2015-2018) in MOT records and a 3-year period (2019-2022) of extremely low usage (average 2,852 miles/yr).

Things to check

  • MOT history shows 4 failures and 5 passes across 9 tests, indicating persistent mechanical issues.
  • Major failures recorded for suspension (3 times), brakes (2 times), and tyres (4 times) point to systemic neglect.
  • A 3-year MOT gap (2015-2018) is highly unusual and suggests periods of non-compliance or unrecorded history.
  • The vehicle has been driven at only 3,959 miles/year, which is a significant red flag for potential long-term neglect.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 6 historical failures
  • The vehicle has a valid MOT certificate as of July 2022, indicating it was roadworthy at that time.
  • No recurring failures on the same system are present in the MOT history, suggesting isolated issues were addressed.
  • The car has been consistently registered and maintained,

Mileage history

Jun 2011: 20,829 mi PASSOct 2012: 25,702 mi PASSSep 2013: 30,193 mi PASSOct 2014: 33,653 mi PASSSep 2015: 36,834 mi PASSOct 2016: 39,287 mi FAILOct 2016: 39,287 mi PASSOct 2017: 46,995 mi FAILOct 2017: 46,995 mi PASSOct 2018: 49,879 mi FAILOct 2018: 49,879 mi PASSOct 2019: 52,988 mi FAILOct 2019: 52,988 mi PASSOct 2020: 55,840 mi FAILOct 2020: 55,840 mi PASSNov 2021: 56,428 mi FAILNov 2021: 56,428 mi PASSJul 2022: 57,751 mi PASS58k39k21kJun 2011Jul 2022

MOT test history — 12/18 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2011 PASS 20,829 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oct 2012 PASS 25,702 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)
Sep 2013 PASS 30,193 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oct 2014 PASS 33,653 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Sep 2015 PASS 36,834 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oct 2016 FAIL 39,287 mi
ADVISORY Nearside rear tyre perished
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Oct 2016 PASS 39,287 mi
ADVISORY Nearside rear tyre perished
Oct 2017 FAIL 46,995 mi
PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY both front wiper blades split
ADVISORY both rear tyres perished (nsr worse)
ADVISORY slight corrosion on underside of vehicle
Oct 2017 PASS 46,995 mi
ADVISORY both front wiper blades split
ADVISORY both rear tyres perished (nsr worse)
ADVISORY slight corrosion on underside of vehicle
Oct 2018 FAIL 49,879 mi
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oct 2018 PASS 49,879 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oct 2019 FAIL 52,988 mi
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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oct 2019 PASS 52,988 mi
ADVISORY Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oct 2020 FAIL 55,840 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oct 2020 PASS 55,840 mi None recorded
Nov 2021 FAIL 56,428 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nov 2021 PASS 56,428 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Jul 2022 PASS 57,751 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV08 OBB, 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.