2016 Ford Ecosport 1.5L Diesel · KA02 SLA

The most recent DVSA MOT test recorded against this 2016 Ford EcoSport was conducted on 3 February 2026 and returned a Pass with no defects or advisories noted. It is worth highlighting that a failure is also recorded against the same date, which typically indicates that a defect was identified at the time of test, rectified off-site, and the vehicle subsequently presented again the same day for re-examination and was then recorded as a Pass. Although no specific defect categories are listed against either entry, this pattern suggests a minor, repairable issue rather than a fundamental structural or mechanical concern. Looking back across the recorded history, the vehicle has returned clean Passes on 24 February 2025, 26 February 2024, and 21 February 2023, with no recurring advisories or repeat failure points visible in the data. The overall trend therefore appears stable, with no progressive deterioration suggested by the test record, although the absence of recorded advisory text means any borderline wear items would not be formally documented. With 83,761 miles recorded against a 2016 registration, this EcoSport is averaging approximately 8,376 miles per annum, which sits broadly within the typical range for a vehicle of this age and segment. There is no evidence in the supplied data of any extended period of inactivity or, alternatively, of rapid mileage accumulation between tests that would suggest motorway commuter use or towing. The annual mileage pattern between the recorded tests does not reveal any anomalies, and the usage profile appears consistent with mixed private and light commercial running. At this mileage, the petrol engine and manual or automatic transmission (depending on the specific derivative) should have been serviced regularly, and attention should be paid to the condition of the timing chain, coolant system, clutch wear, and gearbox oil, particularly if the vehicle has been driven predominantly in urban conditions where stop-start wear is concentrated. Although the MOT history is largely clean with no advisories recorded, the absence of advisory text should not be interpreted as a guarantee of mechanical perfection. On a physical inspection, particular attention should be paid to the condition of the tyres, as the vehicle is now approaching ten years of age regardless of mileage; check the sidewalls carefully for perishing, cracking, or ozone-related degradation, even if the tread depth appears adequate. Brake discs, particularly the rear units, may exhibit corrosion or lipping from standing or infrequent heavy braking, and the calipers should be checked for binding or seized slide pins, which is a known wear point on small SUVs used for short journeys. The underside of the vehicle should be examined for any signs of fluid weeping from the engine, gearbox, power steering, or rear differential seals, and the exhaust system should be inspected for corrosion at the mounting points and joints, which can deteriorate with age independently of mileage. Given that this is a ten-year-old vehicle, time-based servicing items become highly relevant even where mileage is moderate. The 12V battery should be load-tested, as batteries of this age commonly fail without warning, particularly in vehicles fitted with stop-start systems. Brake fluid should have been renewed within the last three to four years regardless of odometer reading, as hygroscopic moisture absorption reduces braking performance over time, and the coolant system should likewise have been flushed and refilled on a calendar basis. The auxiliary drive belt, tensioners, and water pump should be inspected for age-related cracking, and the air conditioning system checked for adequate refrigerant pressure and compressor function. On the test drive, listen for any suspension clonks or knocks over uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn bushes or coil spring seats, and pay attention to any steering vagueness, vibration through the wheel, or brake shudder under heavy stopping, all of which are common wear items on a vehicle of this age and mileage profile. Finally, verify the full service book history and confirm that cambelt replacement intervals have been observed if the vehicle is fitted with a belt-driven overhead camshaft, as missed timing belt replacement on a decade-old vehicle can lead to catastrophic engine damage.