2020 Ford Ecosport 1.0L Petrol · GF20 SOJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the most recent inspection indicates a slight decline in preventative maintenance. After three years of clean records, the car failed its test on 3 January 2026 at 41,496 miles due to thin front brake pads, a nail in the nearside rear tyre, and a faulty washer pump. While it passed the immediate retest that same day, the appearance of these faults suggests the owner only addressed issues upon failure rather than performing routine checks. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. Between January 2024 at 31,375 miles and January 2025 at 33,784 miles, the car covered 2,409 miles, followed by a jump of 7,706 miles between the January 2025 and January 2026 tests. This low annual mileage suggests light urban use, which typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and rubber-based suspension components compared to high-mileage examples. A buyer should inspect the front braking system specifically to ensure the pads replaced in January were of adequate quality and were not installed alongside seized calipers. The previous failure of the windscreen washer system warrants a check for perished hoses or a failing pump that may have been given a quick fix. Given the clean history prior to 2026, the buyer should also look for corrosion on the chassis and exhaust system, as low-mileage vehicles can suffer from surface rust if left stationary for long periods between uses.