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
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLUE
- Engine
- 998 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 28 February 2027 (259 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 23,642 mi
AI verdict AVOID 40/100
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 8 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 23,642 miles. The mileage is consistent, but the recurring tyre issues and recent failure make this a high-risk purchase.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 10,485 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but the recent MOT failure in Feb 2026 is a significant concern.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Feb 2026): Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Dangerous tyre defects recorded on 2026-02-21 (nearside front) and 2026-02-21 (nearside rear).
- Major failure for lights on 2026-02-21, indicating a significant safety system issue.
- Engine coolant leaks and cylinder wall degradation are reported in community knowledge for this model.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2027-02-28, indicating current roadworthiness.
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 10,485 miles, suggesting regular use.
- No recurring major failures on critical systems like brakes or suspension.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 6/8 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | PASS | 23,642 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Feb 2022 | PASS | 30,129 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Feb 2023 | PASS | 44,395 mi |
MINOR Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY handbrake lever has excessive travel ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre central ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre central
|
| Feb 2024 | PASS | 56,982 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2025 | FAIL | 70,814 mi |
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
|
| Jan 2025 | PASS | 70,814 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2026 | FAIL | 85,320 mi |
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Feb 2026 | PASS | 85,320 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF18 OES, 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.