2018 Ford Edge 2.0L Diesel · MF18 AEE

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status with a clear improving trend in maintenance consistency. The most recent inspection conducted on 20 March 2026 at 98,150 miles resulted in a pass with no defects, marking a shift from previous years where the vehicle failed its initial presentations. This suggests that the current owner has addressed underlying mechanical or safety issues, successfully bringing the car into a stable state regarding its MOT compliance. The mileage profile indicates consistent high-usage for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 12,200 miles per annum. Between March 2024 and March 2025, the vehicle covered 12,798 miles, followed by another 14,778 miles in the year leading up to the 2026 test. This rapid accumulation suggests regular long-distance motorway commuting rather than short-city trips, which typically places higher stress on drivetrain components, suspension bushings, and braking systems compared to lower-mileage examples. While the recent pass is clean, the failures in March 2024 and 2025 indicate that the vehicle previously required significant intervention to meet safety standards. A buyer should perform a physical inspection of the suspension arm joints, shock absorbers, and bushes, as the high-mileage cycle accelerates wear on these rubber components. Given the mileage history, checking the condition of the brake discs for thinning or signs of caliper binding is essential to ensure the previous failures were fully rectified rather than merely masked.