2018 Ford Ecosport 1.0L Petrol · WJ18 GFV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its test in March 2026 at 24,988 miles, the tester flagged front brake pads as wearing thin. This follows a failure in March 2025 where the vehicle failed on both front tyres and pitted front brake discs, indicating that the owner only addresses mechanical faults once they fail an inspection rather than during service intervals. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,124 miles per year. There is a notable gap between February 2023 and February 2024 where the car covered only 5,399 miles, followed by a further drop of 2,535 miles in the following year. This low usage suggests the car may have sat for long periods, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components, such as suspension bushes and tyre seals, as well as the surface corrosion and pitting noted on the front brake discs. A buyer must personally inspect the front braking assembly in detail. The record of pitted discs in 2025 followed by thin pads in 2026 suggests the rotors are becoming thin or suffering from corrosion from infrequent use. You should also check the tyres for age-related cracking or sidewall damage, as old tyres often outlast their structural life. Given the low mileage, verify the condition of the suspension for seized calipers, as infrequent braking can prevent the internal components from retracting properly, leading to uneven wear and premature failure.