2016 Ford Ecosport 1.5L Petrol · MK16 VDD

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent maintenance record over the last three years. Although the most recent test on April 7, 2026 at 47,641 miles initially recorded a failure, the vehicle passed immediately thereafter with no recorded defects. This suggests a minor issue was either rectified quickly or a technical anomaly during the test, as the previous annual inspections show clean passes without any advisories or failures. The mileage pattern is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,764 miles per year. Between the March 2023 test at 38,375 miles and the April 2026 test at 47,641 miles, the car covered 9,266 miles over three years, indicating a very low usage rate of roughly 3,000 miles per annum. This low mileage typically implies less mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based seals due to lack of use. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components often affected by low-mileage use. Check the brake discs for surface corrosion or seized calipers, as vehicles that sit for long periods frequently suffer from seized brake hardware. Examine the suspension bushes and tyres for cracking or dry rot, as age-related material fatigue occurs regardless of mileage. Since the MOT history shows no structural advisories, the integrity of the chassis appears sound, but a visual check for underbody corrosion remains standard practice for a vehicle of this age.