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2018 FORD ECOSPORT1.0L Petrol

5016 DF

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 2018 FORD ECOSPORT is a Petrol vehicle with a 998cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 50,895.

MOT
Expired
Expires 09/05/2026
Tax
No data
Fuel
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
998cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 2018 Ford EcoSport presents a stable roadworthiness status with no recorded defects across its entire MOT history. The most recent test on 6 May 2025 at 50,895 miles returned a clean pass with no advisories, confirming the vehicle has maintained a consistent mechanical condition over the four years of available records. Annual testing shows a steady low-mileage pattern consistent with typical use for an eight-year-old vehicle. The May 2022 test at 37,305 miles, May 2023 at 43,090, May 2024 at 47,531, and May 2025 at 50,895 reflect an average annual accumulation of roughly 3,400 to 4,500 miles. No gaps or sudden mileage spikes appear in the data, and the clean record across all four entries indicates the previous keeper kept the car to a basic but sufficient maintenance standard. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and the absence of any advisory history that might otherwise reveal emerging wear. The lack of flagged corrosion or structural concerns is reassuring, though MOT passes with zero advisories can mask gradual deterioration not yet at test-threshold levels. Given the sparse but clean record, prospective owners should verify service history documentation and check for underbody rust, tyre sidewall condition, and binding calipers that a short annual test might not capture. The low yearly mileage suggests prolonged standing periods are possible, which warrants scrutiny of fluid degradation and perished rubber components.

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63
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Public record health check: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 16:56
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2018 Ford Ecosport (5016 DF), we found 4 MOT results in the period of May 2022 to May 2025.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 100% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 0 fails. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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