FORD ECOSPORT2022 · 1.0L Petrol

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the recent MOT history reveals a critical failure in consumable maintenance. While the car passed its test on 6 February 2025 at 45,958 miles, it initially failed artwork to severe safety defects across all four tyres. The transition from exposed cords on the front tyres to cracking and perishing on the rears suggests a period of neglect where rubber components were only addressed immediately before the re-test. At 45,958 miles over four years, the EcoSport averages approximately 11,500 miles per annum. This is consistent with typical UK usage patterns for a family vehicle, suggesting the car has not been used heavily nor left stationary for long. However, the nature of the recent failures indicates that despite the mileage being normal, the owner has not proactively monitored wear and tear until it reached a point of mechanical failure. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the current artwork set to ensure the defects were properly rectified with high-quality replacements. The previously exposed cords on the front tyres indicate a structural failure of the rubber, which can sometimes stem from poor alignment or age-related dry rot. Furthermore, given the age of the vehicle and the specific mention of perishing rubber in the rear, the condition of all other rubber bushes and suspension components should be checked for signs of cracking or degradation that the MOT test may not have flagged.