2018 Ford Ecosport 1.0L Petrol · GU68 FDG

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, passing its most recent inspection on 11 November 2025 with 11,823 miles. While the record shows a consistent pattern of immediate failures followed by passes in both 2024 and 2025, the lack of recorded defects or advisories on the successful tests suggests that any previous non-conformities were minor-related issues and addressed promptly by the owner rather than indicating a systemic mechanical decline. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,478 miles per year. Between the October 2023 test at 10,900 miles and the November 2024 test at 11,452 miles, the car covered only 552 miles in over thirteen months. This pattern indicates the vehicle likely sits for long periods. While low mileage generally reduces the wear on the engine and drivetrain components, it increases the risk of flat-spotted tyres, brake caliper seizing, and fluid degradation due to lack of regular use. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components typically affected by low-mileage storage. Check for flat spots on the tyres and inspect the brake discs for heavy surface corrosion or pitting that might indicate infrequent use. Given the age of the vehicle, examine the rubber suspension bushes and boots for cracking or perish rot. Since the MOT history shows no recorded structural rust advisories, the primary integrity of the chassis appears sound, but the buyer must verify that fluids have been changed according to intervals despite the low mileage recorded.