2018 Ford Ecosport 1.0L Petrol · LT18 VAX
2018 Ford Ecosport (1.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 66,260 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ECOSPORT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,260 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT18 VAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 66,260 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
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LT18 VAX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Ford Ecosport (LT18 VAX) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure damage to outer side wall showin”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
LT18 VAX Mileage History
- 30/03/202448,830 mi
- 02/04/202448,830 mi
- 26/03/202555,277 mi+6,447 mi
- 17/04/202666,260 mi+10,983 mi
- 17/04/202666,260 mi
Average of roughly 8,513 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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