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
- 25 June 2026 (11 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 18,309 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 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 6 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 18,309 miles. This indicates a history of reactive maintenance.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 5,382 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes in the 18,309 miles recorded by June 2021.
Things to check
- Dangerous rear brake pad failure on 2022-06-17, indicating severe neglect.
- Recurring tyre advisories (Jun 2021) and subsequent failures (Jun 2022) suggest poor maintenance.
- Rear brake disc wear noted in Jun 2022, a common wear item for this model.
- The 2018 Ford Escape has a known history of engine coolant leaks and head gasket issues.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 1 historical failure
- Valid MOT until June 2026, providing immediate peace of mind.
- Consistent, low annual mileage (5,382 mi/yr) suggests light use and less wear.
- No major structural or recurring mechanical failures recorded on the MOT.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 5/6 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | PASS | 18,309 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Jun 2022 | FAIL | 24,155 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Jun 2022 | PASS | 24,155 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Jun 2023 | PASS | 29,851 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2024 | PASS | 35,004 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2025 | PASS | 40,125 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL18 VYR, 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.