2016 Ford Ecosport 1.5L Diesel · MW16 VHT

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass on 30 October 2024 at 96,314 miles. The maintenance trend shows a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs, evidenced by a failure on that same day where the car failed just five miles prior due to both front tyres being at or below the legal tread limit. While the subsequent re-test showed no further defects, the history suggests the owner only addresses faults once they trigger a failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,600 miles per annum. There is a steady accumulation of roughly 20,000 miles between October 2023 and October 2024, and another 17,000 miles between November 2022 and October 2023. This regular use indicates consistent operation rather than long periods of standing, which likely explains the progressive wear on consumable components like brake hardware and tyres noted in the mid-life records. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension and braking system, as the record flags recurring tyre wear and thinning brake pads. The 2023 test identified pitted inner brake discs, and the 2022 report noted a drive shaft oil leak and a damaged lower engine mounting. These indicators necessitate a check for current oil seepage around the gearbox and any vibrations that might indicate further mount degradation. Given the previous edge wear on tyres in 2023, a wheel alignment check is essential to ensure the new tyres are not prematurely worn.