2018 Ford Ecosport 1.5L Diesel · GL18 DVB
2018 Ford Ecosport (1.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 83,558 miles. MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD ECOSPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,558 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
GL18 DVB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 83,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL18 DVB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Ford Ecosport (GL18 DVB) between August 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to both dip beams inoperative (4.1.2 (b))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
GL18 DVB Mileage History
- 04/08/202365,617 mi
- 10/08/202477,448 mi+11,831 mi
- 12/08/202477,460 mi+12 mi
- 25/02/202577,685 mi+225 mi
- 24/02/202683,558 mi+5,873 mi
Average of roughly 7,010 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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