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
- GREY
- Engine
- 1498 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 8 May 2027 (328 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 22,085 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 66/100
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 22,085 miles. The vehicle's history of coolant leaks and head gasket issues on similar Ford models is a significant concern for this specific engine.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage averaging 5,416 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating light usage.
Things to check
- Recurring brake advisories (disc wear, pad wear) across 6 tests from 2023 to 2026 indicate ongoing maintenance needs.
- Recurring tyre advisories (worn close to limit) across 2 tests from 2025 to 2026 suggest a history of poor tyre condition.
- Major failure for windscreen wiper in March 2023, followed by a minor advisory in May 2025, suggests a recurring issue.
- The 2018 Ford 1.5L EcoBoost engine has a documented history of coolant leaks and head gasket issues, which is a significant risk for this specific engine.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
- Valid MOT until May 2027 provides immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
- Consistent low annual mileage (5,416 mi/yr) suggests light use and potential lower wear.
- No major structural failures or recurring dangerous defects are present in the MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 6/8 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 22,085 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2022 | PASS | 26,923 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2023 | FAIL | 31,651 mi |
MAJOR Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Mar 2023 | PASS | 31,651 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| May 2024 | FAIL | 36,734 mi |
PRS Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
|
| May 2024 | PASS | 36,734 mi | None recorded |
| May 2025 | PASS | 41,027 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
|
| May 2026 | PASS | 45,189 mi |
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BK18 OCW, 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.