2018 Ford Ecosport 1.0L Petrol · CU68 HRO

The 2018 Ford EcoSport presents a clean roadworthiness status with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 8 December 2025 at 23,045 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of annual passes since 2021. No advisories or mechanical faults appear anywhere in the five-year DVSA history, indicating the vehicle has not required corrective work at any test stage. Annual mileage sits well below typical use for an eight-year-old car. The record shows 14,109 miles on 11 November 2021, rising to 17,338 by 7 December 2022, 20,097 by 8 December 2023, 22,681 by 6 December 2024, and 23,045 by 8 December 2025. That equates to roughly 2,880 miles per year overall, with the final twelve months adding only 364 miles. Such low accumulation and the absence of any recorded gaps suggest light, possibly intermittent use rather than neglected storage, though standing periods can still age rubber components and fluids. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection despite the spotless test record. Low mileage and clean MOTs do not rule out degraded suspension bushes, flat-spotted tyres from prolonged standing, or corroding brake discs through disuse. The tester logged no structural integrity concerns, yet eight years of age can hide underbody corrosion unseen on a pass certificate. Verify the service history matches the low mileage claims and check for stale coolant, hardened wiper blades, and flat tyres. The EcoSport's mechanical record implies a careful or infrequent user, but physical inspection of consumables and dormant systems remains essential before purchase.