2018 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- FORD
- Year
- 2018
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- GREY
- Engine
- 1995 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 9 May 2027 (329 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 24,325 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 68/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2018 Ford has 7 MOT tests on record with a 86% pass rate and 24,325 miles. The car's first registration in 2018 also aligns with a known Ford Escape engine block design flaw.
The vehicle shows normal usage with 24,325 miles in 8 years, averaging 10,210 miles/year, which is slightly above the UK average of 8,000 miles/year.
Things to check
- 2022-02-07: Major failure for Nearside Front and Nearside Rear Tyres due to cuts.
- 2022-02-07: All four brake pads and discs were advisory for wear, indicating significant wear.
- 2026-05-10: Latest MOT still shows brake disc advisory, a recurring issue since 2022.
- First registered 2018-01: Aligns with known Ford Escape 1.5L EcoBoost engine block design flaw.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2027-05-09, offering peace of mind for several years.
- Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or spikes.
- Single major failure in 2022 was immediately rectified and passed retest.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 6/7 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 24,325 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2022 | FAIL | 40,364 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
|
| May 2022 | PASS | 44,825 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2023 | PASS | 55,994 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2024 | PASS | 69,541 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Apr 2025 | PASS | 80,637 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| May 2026 | PASS | 85,291 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration AY18 NRJ, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.