BJ68 NBD

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
RED
Engine
999 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
11 October 2026 (119 days away)
Last recorded mileage
10,150 mi

AI verdict BUY 82/100

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 5 MOT tests on record with a 100% pass rate and 10,150 miles. While there are recurring advisories for tyres and brakes, these were promptly addressed by the owner.

The vehicle shows consistent low annual usage, averaging 5,198 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes in the 10,150 miles recorded since registration.

Things to check

  • The 2018 Ford Escape has a known engine block design flaw causing coolant leaks and cylinder wall degradation.
  • The 2.0 EcoBoost engine has a history of blown head gaskets and coolant migration to cylinders.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed — clean at last test
  • No MOT failures recorded across 5 tests, indicating a well-maintained vehicle.
  • Consistent low annual mileage (5,198 mi/yr) suggests light use and less wear.
  • All prior advisories were immediately rectified, demonstrating responsible ownership.

Mileage history

Oct 2021: 10,150 mi PASSOct 2022: 17,020 mi PASSOct 2023: 24,874 mi PASSSep 2024: 31,368 mi PASSSep 2025: 40,146 mi PASS40k25k10kOct 2021Sep 2025

MOT test history — 5/5 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2021 PASS 10,150 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oct 2022 PASS 17,020 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oct 2023 PASS 24,874 mi
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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Sep 2024 PASS 31,368 mi
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front headlamp slightly insecure
Sep 2025 PASS 40,146 mi
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt inspected child seat belt. all ok
ADVISORY OSF headlight bracket is broken but still secure

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ68 NBD, 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.