2017 Ford Ecosport 1.0L Petrol · AJ66 EVK

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a clear trend of deferred attention regarding consumables and suspension components. The most recent test in February 2026 at 109,105 miles indicates the vehicle passed despite multiple critical advisories concerning tyres, wheels, and coil springs. While the car consistently passes tests, the recurring nature of these faults suggests a pattern where the owner only addresses issues when they approach a failure threshold rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. At over 109,000 miles, this nine-year-old EcoSport has covered an average of approximately 12,100 miles per year. The data shows significant mileage accumulation particularly between November 2021 (53,591 miles) and January 2024 (85,038 miles), where over 31,000 miles were covered in two years. This high rate of use accelerates the wear on the drivetrain and suspension, which is consistent with the persistent degradation of rubber and metal noted across five consecutive inspection periods. A buyer must inspect the rear suspension closely, as both the nearside and offside rear coil springs have been flagged for corrosion since at least 2021. This issue has persisted for five years without replacement, increasing the risk of a structural snap which could lead to vehicle instability. Furthermore, the nearside front road wheel was noted as distorted in both 2025 and 2026, suggesting a previous significant impact that may have affected the alignment or caused uneven wear on the tyres. The MOT record reveals a chronic neglect of tyre maintenance, with almost every test flagging tyres worn to the legal limit or showing uneven edge wear. The exhaust leak noted in 2023 and 2024 also requires physical verification to ensure the flexi pipe or manifold has not deteriorated further. Given the high mileage and the recurring mechanical advisories, a buyer should demand a service history to ensure it accounts for the high-mileage stresses on the vehicle's structural and mechanical components.