2017 Ford Ecosport 1.5L Petrol · MJ17 MBF

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a successful MOT test on 24 February 2026 at 45,715 miles. While the maintenance trend appears stable, the history reveals a pattern of immediate rectification after failures. The car failed exactly one day before its 2026 test and on the actual day of its 2025 test, passing only upon subsequent attempts. This suggests the previous owner was proactive in addressing safety-critical issues immediately following an inspection failure. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. There is a significant gap of over 5,000 miles between the September 2023 test and the February 2025 test, which indicates periods of infrequent use or very short-distance commuting. Such low mileage generally suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it can also lead to the degradation of rubber-based parts and corrosion of brake components due to inactivity. Given that the most recent records show no defects, a physical inspection should focus on the specific components that caused the failures in 2025 and 2026, as the specific mechanical reasons for those failures were not detailed in the summary. A buyer should verify the suspension bushes for cracks and check the brake discs for pitting, which are common issues on low-mileage vehicles that sit. Checking the structural integrity of the chassis and sills is also essential to ensure that the low mileage has not suffered from undetected corrosion during its periods of standing.