BV58 ESY

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
BLACK
Engine
1242 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
19 October 2026 (126 days away)
Last recorded mileage
29,689 mi

AI verdict AVOID 22/100

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 24 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 29,689 miles. The mileage shows a significant decrease of 19,706 miles between October 2018 and August 2019, indicating potential odometer tampering.

The mileage decreased by 19,706 miles between 124,384 miles on 17 Oct 2018 and 104,678 miles on 30 Aug 2019, a clear red flag for odometer tampering.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Oct 2018 (124,384 mi) and Aug 2019 (104,678 mi) — possible odometer tamper
  • Mileage decreased by 19,706 miles between 17 Oct 2018 (124,384 mi) and 30 Aug 2019 (104,678 mi).
  • Dangerous tyre defect recorded on 17 Oct 2018 (124,384 mi) — immediate safety concern.
  • Six test failures and five major defects across critical systems (suspension, brakes, emissions).

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 19 Oct 2026, providing immediate peace of mind.
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 7,293 miles/year since 2018, suggesting regular use.
  • No evidence of Cat N/S write-off markers or outstanding finance (HPI check needed).
  • No recent major failures or advisories on the most recent MOT (Oct 2025).

Mileage history

Aug 2011: 29,689 mi PASSSep 2012: 43,118 mi PASSSep 2012: 43,118 mi FAILSep 2013: 56,736 mi PASSSep 2014: 72,001 mi PASSSep 2014: 72,001 mi FAILSep 2015: 86,429 mi PASSOct 2016: 92,629 mi PASSOct 2017: 97,944 mi FAILOct 2017: 97,944 mi PASSOct 2018: 101,726 mi FAILOct 2018: 124,384 mi PASSAug 2019: 104,678 mi FAILAug 2019: 104,688 mi PASSSep 2020: 108,264 mi PASSSep 2021: 110,852 mi FAILSep 2021: 110,852 mi PASSOct 2022: 114,894 mi FAILOct 2022: 114,895 mi PASSOct 2023: 118,889 mi FAILOct 2023: 118,917 mi PASSOct 2024: 125,107 mi PASSOct 2025: 129,920 mi FAILOct 2025: 129,920 mi PASS130k80k30kAug 2011Oct 2025

MOT test history — 15/24 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2011 PASS 29,689 mi None recorded
Sep 2012 PASS 43,118 mi
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
USER ENTERED Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
Sep 2012 FAIL 43,118 mi
PRS Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
USER ENTERED Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
Sep 2013 PASS 56,736 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)
Sep 2014 PASS 72,001 mi None recorded
Sep 2014 FAIL 72,001 mi
PRS Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
PRS Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Sep 2015 PASS 86,429 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oct 2016 PASS 92,629 mi None recorded
Oct 2017 FAIL 97,944 mi
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oct 2017 PASS 97,944 mi None recorded
Oct 2018 FAIL 101,726 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
MAJOR Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
MAJOR Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oct 2018 PASS 124,384 mi None recorded
Aug 2019 FAIL 104,678 mi
MAJOR Nearside Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Spare fitted (5.2.3 (b))
Aug 2019 PASS 104,688 mi None recorded
Sep 2020 PASS 108,264 mi
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Coolant low
MINOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Sep 2021 FAIL 110,852 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
MINOR Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Sep 2021 PASS 110,852 mi
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
MINOR Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oct 2022 FAIL 114,894 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY rear exhaust heatshields missing
ADVISORY general rear underside corrosion
MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oct 2022 PASS 114,895 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY rear exhaust heatshields missing
ADVISORY general rear underside corrosion
Oct 2023 FAIL 118,889 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MINOR Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oct 2023 PASS 118,917 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
MINOR Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oct 2024 PASS 125,107 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oct 2025 FAIL 129,920 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
MAJOR Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in it (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oct 2025 PASS 129,920 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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