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
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1499 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 31 January 2027 (231 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 16,598 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 78/100
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 16,598 miles. The recent MOT pass is positive, but the underlying engine history demands thorough investigation.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 5,100 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes in the 16,598 miles recorded since registration.
Things to check
- 2018 Ford Escape 1.5L EcoBoost engine block design flaw causing coolant leaks and cylinder wall degradation — a known, serious issue for this specific model.
- Turbo failure and coolant leak reported in community knowledge for 1.5L EcoBoost engines — these are major, recurring problems.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 3/5 stars (2017) — below average for a 2018 model, indicating lower safety standards.
- One minor MOT failure (windscreen washer, May 2021) immediately rectified, but the underlying engine issues are a significant concern.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until January 2027, indicating a recent successful inspection.
- Consistent, low annual mileage (5,100 miles/yr) suggests light use and less wear.
- No dangerous defects or recurring major failures recorded in the MOT history.
- The single minor failure (windscreen washer, May 2021) was immediately rectified.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 6/7 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | FAIL | 16,598 mi |
PRS Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
|
| May 2021 | PASS | 16,598 mi | None recorded |
| May 2022 | PASS | 21,184 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2023 | PASS | 26,870 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2024 | PASS | 30,149 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2025 | PASS | 34,812 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2026 | PASS | 41,123 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT18 PKK, 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.