2016 FORD ECOSPORT1.5L Diesel

The Ford EcoSport presents a stable roadworthiness profile, with the most recent DVSA test on 18 March 2026 at 52,927 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Across the five annual examinations from March 2022 to March 2026, the vehicle cleared every test without advisories or failures. This consistent clean sheet indicates a steady maintenance trend, with no recurring mechanical or structural concerns logged by examiners. The odometer readings trace a low-mileage life for a ten-year-old vehicle. The first recorded test on 10 March 2022 showed 24,814 miles; by 6 March 2023 the figure stood at 28,824, a modest 4,010-mile year. Subsequent increments rose to 5,984 miles by February 2024, then 8,361 miles to March 2025, and 9,758 miles to the March 2026 test. Annual use accelerated gently but remained under 10,000 miles throughout, reflecting light to moderate private use rather than fleet punishment. No gaps appear in the testing cadence, and the sparse clean record offers little evidence of neglected consumables. Despite the unblemished MOT history, a buyer should still commission a physical inspection of age-sensitive components that low mileage and prolonged standing can conceal. The tester noted no corrosion, suspension wear, or brake defects, yet rubber bushes, door seals, and tyres degrade with time irrespective of distance covered. We advise checking the condition of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for latent corrosion or binding calipers, and examining structural members beneath for rust. Verify the service history to confirm fluid changes and timing belt intervals, as the record alone cannot evidence routine maintenance.