2017 Ford Ecosport 1.0L Petrol · DV17 RTZ

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass in March 2026 at 95,350 miles. However, the historical maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test cleared all defects, the previous two annual failures in 2024 and 2025 indicate that critical safety components and wear-related items were only addressed once they reached legal limits or resulted in test failures. The mileage progression is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,600 miles per year. A significant gap of 13,542 miles occurred between the March 2024 test at 76,502 miles and the March 2025 test at 90,044 miles. This rate of annual use explains the accelerated wear observed on consumables, particularly the tyres and braking system, which frequently required replacement or adjustment across the recorded testing intervals. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the suspension geometry due to recurring issues with the components. The rear coil springs were flagged as corroded in both 2024 and 2025, and the rear main axle bushes showed deterioration in 2024. Furthermore, the nearside track rod end failed due to excessive play in early 2025, suggesting the steering-related bushings are nearing age and require verification to ensure no new play has developed since the last inspection. The braking system reveals a history of neglect, as evidenced by the 2024 failure for front brake pads being below the 1.5mm threshold along with pitted discs. The recurring advisories for cracked and worn tyres across multiple years suggests the previous owner deferred basic tyre maintenance. Any prospective buyer should verify the current condition of all four tyres for uneven wear or further cracking, as the previous record shows inconsistent wear patterns that could indicate underlying alignment issues or worn shock absorbers.