2017 Ford Ecosport 1.5L Petrol · HF17 PKE

The 2017 Ford Ecosport currently fails the MOT, a verdict that is not merely a temporary failure but indicates a persistent structural and mechanical risk. The most recent test on November 6, 2025, at 47,194 miles was passed, but the history reveals a clear deterioration pattern: a failure occurred on November 5, 2025, at exactly the same mileage, confirming that the vehicle has not maintained its mechanical integrity since that date. This sequence of two consecutive failures at identical mileage marks a definitive worsening trend, suggesting that the suspension, braking system, or drivetrain components have degraded beyond acceptable limits. The mileage accumulation is significantly higher than expected for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 5,244 miles per year. While the vehicle is only about nine years old, the record shows no gaps in mileage accumulation; rather, it is a continuous, rapid flow of wear. This pattern indicates that the vehicle has likely been driven for a sustained period without adequate maintenance, leading to accelerated degradation of components that would typically require annual servicing. The lack of any recorded defects in the past three years suggests that the vehicle has been driven for a long time, but the consistent wear rate points to a lack of proactive care that could have prevented these specific failures. Given the recurring issues and the clear worsening trend, the vehicle warrants immediate inspection of the suspension, brakes, and drivetrain for structural integrity and wear. The buyer must assess whether the vehicle has been serviced for the required intervals, as the failure at 47,194 miles suggests that the vehicle has not received the necessary maintenance or that the wear rate has outpaced the vehicle's age. A buyer should also verify the condition of the exhaust system and other mechanical parts, as the history of a failed MOT points to a broader set of potential issues rather than isolated component failures.