2017 Ford Ecosport 1.0L Petrol · AD17 FNU

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive approach to repairs rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in July 2025 at 88,758 miles passed, it followed an immediate failure that highlighted multiple safety-critical items and mechanical wear. The trend suggests that the owner only addresses faults once they trigger an MOT failure, as evidenced by the sudden replacement of wiper blades, stop lamps, and suspension components only after they were officially flagged. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. The record shows a gap of roughly 13,000 miles between August 2023 and August 2024, and another 11,200 miles between August 2024 and July 2025. This steady usage suggests regular operation rather than long periods of standing. However, the age of the vehicle is evident in the way rubber components and metalwork are now showing signs of age-related degradation across the chassis. A buyer must inspect the suspension system closely, as the tester flagged corrosion on three coil springs during the July 2025 test. Previous failures also identified severely deteriorated ball joint dust covers on both front lower control arms, indicating that the front suspension is reaching the end of its service life. The braking system shows a recurring history of pitted and scored front brake discs from 2023 through 2024, suggesting the components are being driven to their physical limits before replacement. The exhaust system and emissions health also warrant attention following the 2024 failure due to high lambda readings and a minor exhaust leak. While the vehicle passed subsequently, the engine's efficiency remains unknown. Additionally, the history of tyre damage, including cuts reaching the cords and perishing rubber, indicates that consumable items are often neglected. A physical inspection should verify the current state of the coil springs and the structural integrity of the exhaust mounting points.