2016 Ford Ecosport 1.0L Petrol · AM52 TOD

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having passed its most recent inspection on 25 March 2026 at 43,920 miles. While the record shows an initial failure on that same date, the immediate pass without any recorded defects suggests a minor or easily rectified issue prior to the re-test. Over the last five years, the maintenance trend remains remarkably consistent, with the vehicle securing passes without any recorded defects or advisories across four consecutive testing cycles. The mileage pattern is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,400 miles per annum. There is a significant gap in usage recorded between December 2022 and April 2025, during which the car covered only 4,344 miles. Conversely, the vehicle covered 7,018 miles between April 2025 and March 2026. This low annual mileage suggests short-distance trips or long periods of stationary, which can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components and fluid-related issues despite the lack of high mechanical wear on the drivetrain. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components affected by low-mileage use. Because the MOT history shows no advisories regarding suspension bushes, brake calipers, or exhaust corrosion, the inspector should manually check for dry rot or perished seals that often occur when vehicles sit. The brakes should be checked for pitting on the discs and seized calipers, as these are common in cars not driven frequently. Given the clean record, the structural integrity of the chassis appears sound, but a check of the tyre sidewall age is necessary to ensure the rubber has not hardened despite sufficient tread depth.