2018 Ford Ecosport 1.0L Petrol · A12 VED

The 2018 Ford EcoSport presents a fully roadworthy status with a stable and unbroken maintenance trend. The most recent test on 3 September 2025 at 15,917 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing a five-year sequence of clean MOT outcomes. No advisories or mechanical faults appear anywhere in the history, indicating the vehicle has not required corrective work across its recorded life. Annual mileage sits well below typical expectations for an eight-year-old car. The record shows 7,436 miles at the 25 September 2021 test, rising to 9,531 by 28 September 2022, 11,312 by 26 September 2023, 14,359 by 6 September 2024, and 15,917 by 3 September 2025. That equates to roughly 1,990 miles per year, with no sudden jumps or dormant gaps between tests. Such low, consistent use suggests light private motoring rather than neglect, though extended standing periods remain plausible given the figures. With zero advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or structural corrosion, the MOT data alone reveals no recurring wear trends requiring concern. The clean sheet implies previous owners kept basic upkeep current and avoided deferred consumable replacement. A buyer should still verify in person that tyres, wiper blades, and fluid levels match the recorded low use, and confirm no hidden rust has formed on sills or subframes from prolonged inactivity. Given the sparse but fault-free history, a pre-purchase inspection should focus on evidence of standing damage such as flat-spotted tyres, seized handbrake mechanisms, or degraded rubber mounts. The DVSA record supports a sound mechanical baseline, but low mileage alone does not certify component condition without a physical check.