2020 Ford Ecosport 1.0L Petrol · ST70 BOH

The 2020 Ford Ecosport presents a clean pass record across all three MOT tests, with no dangerous or major failures recorded. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, though the pattern of recurring tyre advisories suggests consumable oversight rather than mechanical neglect. In the most recent test on 11 September 2025 at 14,542 miles, the tester flagged the nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on edge, along with cracking or perishing on both front tyres. These are advisory items, not failures, but they indicate the vehicle has been sitting or driven gently enough that tyre age degradation is outpacing tread wear. At roughly 2,424 miles per year, the mileage is notably low for a six-year-old vehicle. The record shows 3,969 miles by September 2023, 9,158 miles by September 2024, and 14,542 miles by September 2025, meaning the car covered over 10,000 miles in the most recent twelve-month period after two years of very light use. That jump suggests a change in ownership or usage pattern rather than consistent daily driving. The gap between 2023 and 2024 saw around 5,189 miles added, which is still modest, so the 2024-to-2025 spike is the standout shift. No mileage anomalies or reversals appear in the data. The recurring theme across all three tests is tyre condition. The September 2023 test at 3,969 miles flagged a damaged nearside front sidewall. By September 2024 at 9,158 miles, both rear tyres showed cracking or perishing. The latest test then moved the advisories back to the front axle. This rotation suggests the vehicle has spent extended periods stationary, allowing tyres to age unevenly and develop sidewall deterioration regardless of tread depth. A buyer should inspect all four tyres for date codes, checking whether they are original or have been replaced in batches. Uneven wear on the nearside front also hints at possible alignment or suspension geometry drift, so a close look at front suspension bushes, tracking, and wheel alignment is warranted. Beyond the tyre wear, no structural corrosion, brake faults, exhaust emissions failures, or mechanical defects have been flagged, which is reassuring for a compact SUV of this age. The brakes, suspension, and drivetrain remain unremarkable in the record, meaning any in-person inspection should focus on the tyres, alignment, and whether the sudden mileage increase in the last year came with corresponding servicing.