2017 Ford Ecosport 1.5L Diesel · EO67 LFS

The recorded MOT history for this 2017 Ford EcoSport presents an unusually brief but mechanically inconclusive picture, with the only documented DVSA test on 22 June 2022 showing a PASS alongside a contemporaneous FAIL entry, both carried out on the same day and neither annotated with any specific defect data. The absence of advisory notes, component wear flags, or structural corrosion entries means there is no documented pattern of deterioration to draw upon from the official record itself. The lack of subsequent MOT entries up to today's date of 5 September 2026 indicates a significant four-year gap in testing, which means the current roadworthiness state of the vehicle cannot be verified from DVSA records alone and a pre-purchase inspection is therefore essential. With 37,541 miles accumulated over approximately nine years, this EcoSport averages around 4,171 miles annually, which sits at the lower end of usage for a vehicle of this age. Such restrained annual mileage typically results in slower wear of major drivetrain and braking components, but it also raises the prospect of extended periods of stationary storage, during which brake discs can develop surface corrosion, tyres can develop flat spots or sidewall degradation from UV exposure, and underbody components can be subject to moisture retention. The discontinuity between the 2022 test and the present day means that any advisories which may have been issued in 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026 are not captured, and there is a four-year window during which corrosion, fluid degradation, or rubber component perishing could have progressed unnoticed. On a physical inspection, particular attention should be paid to the undercarriage, as the EcoSport is known to suffer corrosion around the rear axle, subframe mounting points, and suspension linkages, and any rust bubbling along the sills, wheel arches, or floor pans should be carefully probed. The brake discs and calipers should be examined for signs of pitting or seizing after the prolonged standing period, and during a test drive listen for any grinding, pulsing through the pedal, or pulling to one side under braking. Suspension components warrant close scrutiny too: listen for clonking or knocking over uneven surfaces, particularly from the front anti-roll bar bushes, drop links, and lower wishbone bushes, and check for uneven tyre wear which can indicate worn suspension geometry or a failing strut. The steering system should be evaluated for any vagueness, knocking on full lock, or signs of power steering fluid leaks around the rack or pipes, as EcoSports of this generation have been known to develop weeping seals. The exhaust should be checked for corrosion at the rear silencer box and mounting rubber, and the engine bay examined for oil misting or seepage around the cam cover and sump gasket, both common areas on this age of EcoSport. Finally, verify the service history thoroughly, as the four-year MOT gap combined with low average mileage makes it critical to confirm that essential items such as cambelt or timing chain inspection intervals, brake fluid renewal, and coolant changes have been carried out at the correct intervals to ensure the vehicle has been properly maintained throughout its standing periods.