2018 Ford Ecosport 1.0L Petrol · SV18 RZP

The 2018 Ford Ecosport presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 30 December 2025 at 52,298 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is the most recent MOT entry, sitting roughly six months before today's date of 18 June 2026, meaning the certificate is still valid but approaching its first anniversary. The trajectory from the September 2025 failure to the December 2025 pass is encouraging. Four defects were identified on 22 September 2025 at 49,359 miles, including a major central rear exhaust gas leak, structural tyre bulges on both front axles, and insufficient parking brake efficiency. All four items were rectified before the retest on the same day, and the December test confirmed no further issues, suggesting the previous owner addressed the failures promptly rather than deferring repairs. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical use for an eight-year-old vehicle. Between the October 2024 pass at 39,649 miles and the September 2025 test at 49,359 miles, the car covered 9,710 miles in roughly eleven months, which is slightly above the annual average of approximately 6,537 miles but not excessive. The gap between the March 2023 test at 33,639 miles and the October 2024 test at 39,649 miles spans nineteen months and 6,010 miles, indicating a period of lighter use or possible extended standing. No alarming gaps or sudden spikes appear in the record, and the odometer progression reads as genuine and consistent with the vehicle's age. A buyer inspecting this Ecosport in person should focus on the components that have historically drawn attention. The September 2025 failure flagged both front tyres for structural bulging, a defect that points to impact damage or sidewall deterioration rather than simple wear. Check all four tyres for fresh sidewall damage, uneven tread patterns, and date codes to confirm replacements were fitted after the failure. The major exhaust leak at the centre rear section warrants an underbody inspection for corrosion at joints, flexi-pipe condition, and the integrity of the mounting rubbers. The parking brake efficiency failure suggests the rear braking system needs attention; inspect rear calipers for binding, check the handbrake cable adjustment, and examine rear brake disc and pad condition. The March 2023 advisory for all four tyres worn close to the legal limit indicates the car was run on degraded rubber for some time, so suspension bushes, track rod ends, and front strut tops deserve a thorough check for knocks or play that could stem from prolonged tyre-related stress.