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
- WHITE
- Engine
- 1084 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 26 May 2027 (345 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 17,200 mi
AI verdict BUY 76/100
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 7 MOT tests on record with a 86% pass rate and 17,200 miles. The single advisory for rear tyres was noted and appears to have been addressed.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 6,549 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal usage.
Things to check
- One minor MOT failure on 2023-07-20 for a nearside side repeater, immediately rectified.
- The 2018 Ford Escape 1.5L EcoBoost engine has a known design flaw causing coolant leaks.
- Community reports mention a 2.0 EcoBoost coolant migration to cylinders, a serious engine issue.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 1 historical failure
- Consistent, low annual mileage of 6,549 miles/year, well below UK average.
- MOT valid until 2027-05-26, offering significant peace of mind for the next three years.
- Only one minor failure (side repeater, 2023-07-20) was immediately rectified, demonstrating responsible ownership.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 6/7 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | PASS | 17,200 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2022 | PASS | 22,523 mi |
ADVISORY Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Jul 2023 | FAIL | 29,168 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
|
| Jul 2023 | PASS | 29,168 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2024 | PASS | 37,136 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2025 | PASS | 45,356 mi | None recorded |
| May 2026 | PASS | 55,052 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL18 VWU, 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.