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Black · Petrol · 2000 · 5,400 cc

V8 BFLMOT history

V8 BFL is a black petrol Ford first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 107,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
107,796 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,430 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 BFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,400 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 BFL was last recorded at 107,796 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,795 miles · 10 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,430 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,796 miles
  • 2025 – 107,661 miles
  • 2024 – 107,434 miles
  • 2023 – 107,178 miles
  • 2022 – 107,129 miles
  • 2021 – 106,295 miles
  • 2020 – 103,661 miles
  • 2019 – 102,114 miles
  • 2018 – 100,307 miles
  • 2017 – 98,494 miles
  • 2016 – 95,333 miles
  • 2013 – 94,427 miles
  • 2011 – 93,654 miles
  • 2010 – 93,073 miles
  • 2008 – 92,024 miles
  • 2007 – 89,468 miles
  • 2006 – 79,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,796 miles
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, directly to caliper (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryGeneral underside surface corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides - directly to caliper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • General underside corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,796 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    107,796 miles
    Test number
    234020342701
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, directly to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail107,795 miles (+134)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,795 miles
    Test number
    122316589120
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 - LED (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, directly to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass107,661 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    107,661 miles
    Test number
    626584469598
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides - directly to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail107,661 miles (+227)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,661 miles
    Test number
    128878298164
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick-up incorrect side (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick-up incorrect side (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides - directly to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass107,434 miles (+256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    107,434 miles
    Test number
    217469404487
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass107,178 miles (+49)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    107,178 miles
    Test number
    526584572303
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  7. Pass107,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    107,129 miles
    Test number
    177391002686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail107,129 miles (+3)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,129 miles
    Test number
    482581784092
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  9. Fail107,126 miles (+831)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,126 miles
    Test number
    341941842952
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass106,295 miles (+2,634)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    106,295 miles
    Test number
    213307812414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,661 miles (+1,547)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    103,661 miles
    Test number
    207768504821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass102,114 miles (+1,807)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    102,114 miles
    Test number
    180609253079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass100,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    100,307 miles
    Test number
    133695295993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail100,307 miles (+1,813)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,307 miles
    Test number
    402889920594
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  15. Pass98,494 miles (+3,161)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    98,494 miles
    Test number
    517773125152
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass95,333 miles (+906)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    95,333 miles
    Test number
    610541433285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
  17. Pass94,427 miles (+773)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    94,427 miles
    Test number
    249039793028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass93,654 miles (+581)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    93,654 miles
    Test number
    406316461166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass93,073 miles (+1,049)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    93,073 miles
    Test number
    491832830176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass92,024 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    92,024 miles
    Test number
    154670978247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail91,993 miles (+2,525)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,993 miles
    Test number
    823612228275
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass89,468 miles (+9,853)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    89,468 miles
    Test number
    721438207277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass79,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    79,615 miles
    Test number
    202382316278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 BFL

Does V8 BFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 BFL is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 BFL?
The MOT on V8 BFL is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 BFL done?
V8 BFL was recorded at 107,796 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 1,430 miles a year.
Has V8 BFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 BFL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V8 BFL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V8 BFL find?
V8 BFL passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides; central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank; front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, and 3 more.

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