2022 Ford Ecosport Active 1.0L Petrol · LB22 OMD

The most recent MOT on 9 June 2026 at 26,218 miles resulted in an initial failure followed by a same-day pass, indicating the vehicle was brought back to minimum legal standard but only after mandatory intervention. The maintenance trend shows deterioration between tests. In June 2025 at 19,885 miles the vehicle passed with only a minor wheel distortion advisory; twelve months later it failed on multiple concurrent faults. This escalation from a single advisory to brake and tyre failures suggests upkeep lagged behind wear rates. Annual mileage has remained moderate and consistent. The vehicle accumulated 6,333 miles between June 2025 and June 2026, closely matching the prior yearly average of roughly 6,554 miles. No prolonged stationary periods are evident. The odometer readings align with light domestic use, though the concentration of wear-related failures at this mileage points to components ageing through time as much as distance. The 2026 failure identifies three priority areas. Front brake discs and pads both require attention; the advisory wording "worn, but not excessively" on the pass certificate means they remain legal yet are approaching replacement threshold. A buyer should verify whether pads were actually replaced during the rectification or merely deemed sufficient to pass, as thin pads paired with worn discs typically necessitate concurrent renewal within months. Tyre condition presents greater concern. The offside rear tyre carried a cut deep enough to reach ply or cords, a structural failure that rendered the vehicle dangerous. The nearside rear showed cracking and perishing, while the offside front combined wear close to the legal limit with edge perishing and cuts. This pattern of multiple tyres degraded simultaneously indicates prolonged under-inflation, poor alignment, or simply extended service intervals. Prospective purchasers should inspect all four tyres closely for matching manufacture dates and even wear profiles, request documentation of any brake work completed on 9 June 2026, and check for evidence of wheel alignment correction given the 2025 wheel distortion advisory. The vehicle is currently roadworthy but carries a recent history of deferred maintenance on safety-critical components.