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
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1499 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 3 August 2026 (50 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 36,846 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 64/100
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 36,846 miles. While these were addressed, the consistent need for repairs suggests a higher ongoing maintenance burden.
The vehicle shows consistent annual usage of 9,589 miles/year, averaging 9,589 miles/yr, which is slightly above the UK average of 8,000 miles/yr.
Things to check
- 2022-06-09: Failed MOT with DANGEROUS tyre defects on both front tyres.
- 2023-06-27: Failed MOT with PRS headlamp aim too low and washer defect.
- Recurring minor failures: Registration plate lamp inoperative (2022, 2023, 2024).
- Recurring advisories: Windscreen washer not working (2023, 2024).
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until August 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 9,589 miles/year, no suspicious drops.
- All MOT failures were immediately rectified and passed on the same or next day.
- No major structural or safety-critical failures recorded in the MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 5/8 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | PASS | 36,846 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Not maintaining its extended position
|
| Jun 2022 | FAIL | 46,064 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Jun 2022 | PASS | 46,064 mi |
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
|
| Jun 2023 | FAIL | 55,347 mi |
PRS Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jun 2023 | PASS | 55,347 mi |
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jun 2024 | FAIL | 63,222 mi |
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
|
| Jun 2024 | PASS | 63,222 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2025 | PASS | 72,828 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL18 LYO, 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.