2015 Ford Ecosport 1.5L Diesel · KD64 DEV

The vehicle is currently unroadworthy following a significant failure on 29 July 2026 at 55,369 miles. The maintenance trend is clearly worsening, particularly regarding suspension and corrosion components. While the car passed tests in 2024 and 2025, the recurring advisories from those years have now escalated into failures. The most recent inspection indicates a rapid deterioration of the rear axle bushes and front suspension arm ball joints, alongside new issues with corroded fuel lines. At 55,369 miles, this 11-year-old EcoSport shows low mileage, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. The history shows a period of clean operation between 2018 and 2021 where no defects were recorded. However, since the 2022 test at 36,949 miles, the vehicle has suffered from age-related wear rather than mileage-related fatigue. The low usage suggests the car may have sat for long periods, leading to the degradation of rubber and metal components despite the low mechanical mileage. A buyer must account for extensive structural corrosion across the chassis, as the tester flagged corroded coil springs on all four corners as early as 2023, with corroded filler pipes appearing in the latest failure. The failure of the rear axle swivel pins and bushes for being excessively worn indicates that the rear suspension geometry requires immediate attention. Furthermore, the offside front track rod end ball joint has developed play, and the front brake discs show signs of significant pitting and scoring. Physical inspection should focus on the integrity of the fuel system and the extent of the rust on the spring seats. The previous history notes that engine covers and under-trays frequently obscured components, which may have hidden deeper corrosion issues from previous owners. Given the recurring nature of the suspension faults and the transition from advisories to failures, the mechanical cost involved in bringing this vehicle back to a roadworthy standard will be substantial.