2015 Ford Ecosport 1.5L Petrol · YY65 MMX

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT on 9 April 2026 following a failed attempt recorded the previous day. The absence of any defect notes on either the pass or the fail entry is notable, suggesting the initial failure was likely administrative or related to a presentation or retest situation rather than any documented mechanical, structural, or emissions deficiency. Looking at the broader pattern, the vehicle has a clean MOT history with passes in October 2025, October 2024, and now April 2026, with only those two unidentified retest events in October 2024 and April 2026. Overall, the maintenance trend appears stable and consistent, with no accumulating advisories or repeat failure categories that would typically indicate an underlying mechanical concern developing over time. At roughly eleven years of age and 91,089 recorded miles, this Ecosport has covered approximately 8,281 miles annually, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of its age and segment. The mileage progression between tests appears steady rather than erratic, with no significant gaps suggesting long periods of standing unused and no sudden jumps that might indicate clocked or inconsistent recording. This moderate usage rate is mechanically favourable, suggesting that the engine, drivetrain, and major wear components have been exercised regularly without the extremes of high motorway accumulation that accelerate wear, or the low-mileage stagnation that can produce its own set of issues such as seized calipers, corroded brake discs, and oil seal drying out. With a clean advisory record across all MOT entries, there are no specific defects to investigate further, but the age and mileage profile of this Ecosport warrant a focused physical inspection covering several calendar and wear-based items. The tyres should be examined closely for sidewall perishing and cracking, as rubber compounds degrade with age regardless of tread depth, and an eleven-year-old set of original-equipment tyres would be well past their safe service life even with adequate tread. The 12V battery is highly likely approaching the end of its functional lifespan and should be load-tested, particularly as weaker batteries can cause intermittent electrical faults that masquerade as sensor or stability control issues. Brake discs should be inspected for lipping and surface corrosion, and the caliper slide pins checked for smooth operation, as these are common wear items on higher-mileage Ecosports. A test drive should include firm braking from moderate speed to check for shudder or pulling, and slow-speed manoeuvres over uneven surfaces to listen for any suspension knocks from worn bushes or top mount deterioration. The service history stamps should be verified to confirm regular oil and filter changes at appropriate intervals, as the 1.0 EcoBoost and 1.5 diesel engines fitted to this generation can be sensitive to extended service intervals, particularly regarding the timing belt on the diesel variant and the cooling system on the petrol. All fluid conditions merit scrutiny on a vehicle of this age, including brake fluid, which has a typical service life of two years due to its hygroscopic nature, coolant condition and concentration, and the age and clarity of the automatic transmission fluid if so equipped. The underside should be examined for any signs of oil seepage from the engine or gearbox, corrosion to the exhaust system particularly at joints and mounting points, and the condition of the steering and suspension linkages including the front subframe mounting points, which on the Ecosport can be susceptible to corrosion in areas subjected to winter road salt. Any knocking from the front suspension on test drive, uneven or inner-edge tyre wear, or a noticeable looseness in the steering would indicate that the bushes, anti-roll bar links, or track rod ends are approaching replacement.