2018 Ford Ecosport 1.0L Petrol · SW67 NNB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the recent MOT history indicates a pattern of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. The most recent test on 8 August 2025 at 54,748 miles resulted in a pass immediately following a failure. This failure identified a brake lever with insufficient reserve travel and an excessively worn offside front anti-roll bar ball joint. While these issues were rectified, the presence of two failures within a single month suggests components were only addressed when they reached legal failure thresholds. The mileage profile is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,844 miles per year. Between July 2024 at 50,087 miles and July 2025 at 54,430 miles, the car covered 4,343 miles. This low annual usage suggests light travel, which typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components. However, long intervals between tests with low mileage can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based suspension components, which aligns with the mechanical failures noted in the record. A buyer should physically inspect the front suspension specifically to ensure the anti-roll bar ball joint replacement was thorough and that no other bushes or arms show signs of play. The brake system failure in August 2025 warrants a close check of the hydraulic system and brake pad thickness to confirm the insufficient travel was not caused by a leaking caliper or worn discs. Given the previous dipped beam headlamp failure in July 2025, verify the wiring loom and bulb seating to ensure there are no intermittent electrical faults that persist beyond simple bulb replacement.