2021 Ford Ecosport 1.0L Petrol · SF21 WHW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. While the test on June 5 2026 at 32,794 miles passed, the tester flagged both nearside and offside front tyres as worn to the legal limit and showing edge wear. This suggests the owner waits for components to reach a point of failure or failure before replacing them during standard service intervals. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-useage vehicle, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. Between the April 2024 test at 20,624 miles and the April 2025 test at 28,224 miles, the car covered roughly 7,600 miles. However, the failure in April 2025 at 28,213 miles due to front brake pads being less than 1.5mm thick shows that braking components were nearing the end of their life at that stage, despite the relatively low mileage accumulated over the previous year. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension geometry, as the uneven edge wear noted on the tyres in 2026 often points to alignment issues or worn bushes and tie rod ends. Given the previous brake failure, a physical check of the discs is necessary to ensure they are not scored or thinned prematurely. The record shows no evidence of structural corrosion or recurring mechanical failures, but the recent focus on consumables suggests the next owner will likely face immediate expenditure on tyres and fluid services.