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
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1499 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 9 April 2027 (299 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 52,004 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 56/100
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 62% pass rate and 52,004 miles. The significant service gap in 2022 and past owner-reported engine issues for similar Ford models warrant careful consideration.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 9,835 miles/year, with a notable drop in annual usage from 18,092 miles (2021-2023) to 4,263 miles (2024-2025), then 2,150 miles (2025-2026).
Things to check
- 2023-02-23: DANGEROUS failure for Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter, indicating a serious safety defect.
- 2023-02-23: Nearside Rear Tyre advisory for damage, recurring in 2024-04-02, suggesting ongoing wear.
- 2022: Significant 1-year MOT gap (May 2021 to Feb 2023) raises questions about vehicle maintenance.
- 2025-04-01: Major failure for Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter, immediately followed by a PASS on the same day, which is highly unusual.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
- Valid MOT until 2027-04-09, offering peace of mind for the next three years.
- Consistent mileage trajectory, averaging 9,835 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes.
- No recurring major failures on the same system after initial repairs, suggesting issues were addressed.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 5/8 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | PASS | 52,004 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2023 | FAIL | 70,096 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Feb 2023 | PASS | 70,096 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Apr 2024 | PASS | 74,985 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2025 | FAIL | 79,248 mi |
DANGEROUS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
|
| Apr 2025 | PASS | 79,252 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2026 | FAIL | 81,402 mi |
MAJOR Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
|
| Apr 2026 | PASS | 81,405 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ18 OVF, 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.