2018 Ford Ecosport 1.0L Petrol · SF18 YFW

The vehicle presents a stable and positive roadworthiness profile based on the most recent MOT history. The March 2026 test at 33,767 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows two consecutive years of defect-free results in 2025 and 2024, suggesting that any previous mechanical or consumable issues have been effectively addressed and maintained. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a 2018 model, averaging approximately 4,221 miles per year. The records show a consistent, incremental increase in distance covered during each annual test, moving from 16,485 miles in March 2021 to the current 33,767 miles in March 2026. This steady pattern suggests regular, short-distance usage rather than long periods of vehicle inactivity, which helps mitigate risks associated with seized components or degraded fluids often found in dormant cars. A single period of concern appeared in the March 2022 test at 20,493 miles, where the tester flagged thin front brake pads and an offside front tyre that was both worn to the legal limit and showing signs of perishing. The subsequent clean passes in 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 indicate that these consumable items were replaced. While the 2023 test noted a child seat prevented a full inspection of the nearside rear adult belt, this was a procedural limitation rather than a mechanical failure. A prospective buyer should still perform a physical inspection of the braking system and tyre condition to ensure current wear levels align with the low mileage. Given the history of perishing tyres, checking the sidewalls for age-related cracking is prudent. The lack of any recorded advisories regarding suspension bushes, exhaust corrosion, or structural integrity over the last four years provides a strong indication of a well-maintained vehicle.