2019 Ford Ecosport 1.0L Petrol · ST69 UXW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 46,448 miles passed, it followed a failure just one mile prior due to illegal tread depths on both front tyres and a binding nearside rear brake. The resolution of these issues in the subsequent pass suggests repairs were made, but the presence of worn tyres indicates neglected consumables until the test failure occurred. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per year over its seven-year life. Between November 2022 at 12,324 miles and November 2023 at 21,696 miles, the car covered roughly 9,000 miles with a clean record. However, the usage increased significantly in the following years, with over 11,000 miles clocked between the 2024 and 2025 tests. This acceleration correlates with the appearance of mechanical wear, such as the thinning of front brake pads. A buyer must physically inspect the braking system specifically, as the nearside rear service brake was flagged for binding in the 2025 test. You should check for uneven disc wear or seized caliper pistons that could cause recurring issues. Additionally, since the front brake pads were noted as at 2mm in late 2024, verify that these have been replaced since then. Given the recent failure for low tread depth, checking the remaining life on all four tyres is essential to ensure the owner has not simply fitted the legal minimum to pass the MOT.