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
- BLACK
- Engine
- 999 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 1 April 2027 (291 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 18,741 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 55/100
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 18,741 miles. The car's history of engine coolant leaks and head gasket issues for the 2.0L EcoBoost engine variant is a major red flag for this specific model.
The vehicle shows normal usage with 18,741 miles over 8 years, averaging 6,503 miles/year, which is below the UK average of 8,000 miles/year.
Things to check
- 2024-03-23: DANGEROUS failure for rear brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick.
- 2024-03-23: MAJOR failure for nearside front shock absorbers serious fluid leak.
- 2022-03-18: Advisory for engine and body covers restricting full inspection.
- Community-reported high-risk issues: 2.0L EcoBoost head gasket, coolant leaks, and 5.4L engine durability.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until April 2027, indicating current roadworthiness.
- Consistent, normal mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or spikes.
- No recurring failures on the same system after the initial shock absorber leak.
- No recent advisories on the most recent MOT test in March 2026.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 6/8 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 18,741 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2022 | PASS | 30,411 mi |
ADVISORY Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
|
| Mar 2023 | PASS | 31,211 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2024 | FAIL | 41,440 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Apr 2024 | PASS | 41,440 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2025 | FAIL | 47,560 mi |
PRS Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
|
| Mar 2025 | PASS | 47,560 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2026 | PASS | 53,521 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ18 YAA, 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.