2018 Ford Ecosport 1.0L Petrol · 69 AJF

The 2018 Ford EcoSport presents a stable and favourable roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 12 December 2025 at 73,225 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean annual results. The maintenance trend shows no deterioration across the vehicle's service life and no advisories or mechanical faults have been raised by any examiner. Annual mileage has averaged roughly 9,150 miles, consistent with typical use for an eight-year-old car. The records show steady annual accumulation: 30,352 miles at the 2021 test, rising to 40,216 in December 2022, 51,593 in December 2023, 62,767 in December 2024, and 73,225 in December 2025. No gaps exist between tests and no sudden jumps in distance suggest abusive driving or neglected standing periods. The clean sheet at every interval implies the previous owner kept basic consumables and emissions within limits without deferred attention. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the spotless MOT trail. The DVSA test does not assess clutch wear, gearbox condition, or underbody corrosion hidden by protective coatings. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc thickness should be visually checked for age-related fatigue not yet at failure threshold. Given the absence of recorded faults, no recurring mechanical pattern warrants concern. The consistent pass record points to disciplined upkeep rather than concealed defects. A pre-purchase check of structural integrity and fluid condition remains sensible due diligence on any used vehicle of this age.