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
- 1997 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 18 December 2026 (187 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 46,074 mi
AI verdict AVOID 45/100
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 46,074 miles. While mileage is consistent, the repeated wear on critical safety components indicates potential neglect.
The vehicle exhibits high annual usage, averaging 14,232 miles per year, significantly above the UK average of 8,000, with a notable dip in 2023-2024 (1,790 miles) before returning to normal.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Dec 2025): Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre defect on 2021-05-28, escalating from advisory.
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre defect on 2024-12-18, recurring from 2021 advisory.
- Dangerous Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm on 2025-12-18, recurring from 2023 advisory.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-12-18, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No major structural corrosion or recurring suspension failures.
- Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or spikes.
- No outstanding recalls or dangerous defects currently present on the MOT record.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 6/8 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | PASS | 46,074 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jun 2022 | PASS | 69,150 mi |
MINOR Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split in middle (3.4 (b) (i))
|
| Jun 2023 | PASS | 79,799 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) MINOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
|
| Dec 2023 | PASS | 81,589 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2024 | FAIL | 96,102 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY floor under covers damaged but secure
|
| Dec 2024 | PASS | 96,112 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY floor under covers damaged but secure
|
| Dec 2025 | FAIL | 113,431 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY engine cover fitted ADVISORY under trays fitted ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Dec 2025 | PASS | 113,433 mi |
ADVISORY engine cover fitted ADVISORY under trays fitted
|
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT18 LTA, 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.