2017 Ford Ecosport 1.0L Petrol · YF17 NPJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, holding a clean MOT pass from November 2025 at 74,033 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows signs of recent instability evidenced by a failure just four miles prior to that same test. The tester flagged a non-functional offside stop lamp, excessive parking brake lever movement, and and a severely deteriorated offside front outer CV boot. While these issues were rectified to achieve the subsequent pass, the failure suggests a reactive approach to minor mechanical faults rather than a preventative maintenance schedule. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical UK usage for this age, averaging approximately 8,200 miles per year over its nine-year life. The record shows steady progression, with roughly 8,000 miles driven between the 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 5,800 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests. This regularity suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which helps prevent rubber-based component degradation and fluid breakdown. A buyer should conduct a physical inspection of the suspension and braking systems given the historical data. The 2022 test at 52,226 miles identified corrosion on the offside rear coil spring and perishing on both rear tyres, indicating the vehicle may be prone to environmental corrosion or rubber dry. The recent failure regarding the parking brake adjustment requires a check to ensure the cables and mechanism are now properly tensioned and not worn out. Additionally, the recently replaced offside front CV boot should be inspected for grease leaks to ensure the repair was thorough, as repeated deterioration can lead to premature drive joint failure.