BU18 VUW

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
GREY
Engine
1499 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
25 January 2027 (224 days away)
Last recorded mileage
26,305 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 72/100

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 26,305 miles. The single major brake failure in 2022, though rectified, suggests a need for thorough pre-purchase inspection.

The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual usage averaging 6,861 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent low of 4,598 miles in the last year.

Things to check

  • Major brake failure on 2022-03-02 (both rear pads worn to indicator) after 4 years of ownership.
  • Recurring tyre advisories in Jan 2024 and Jan 2026 suggest ongoing wear and potential neglect.
  • Under tray covers fitted advisory repeated in 2022, 2023, and 2026, indicating a persistent issue.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2027-01-25, offering peace of mind for the next three years.
  • Consistent, normal annual mileage (6,861 mi/yr) with no suspicious drops or spikes.
  • Single major failure in 2022 was immediately rectified and passed on the same day.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the MOT history.

Mileage history

Feb 2021: 26,305 mi PASSMar 2022: 32,349 mi FAILMar 2022: 32,352 mi PASSJan 2023: 39,170 mi PASSJan 2024: 44,679 mi PASSJan 2025: 50,728 mi PASSJan 2026: 55,326 mi PASS55k41k26kFeb 2021Jan 2026

MOT test history — 6/7 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2021 PASS 26,305 mi None recorded
Mar 2022 FAIL 32,349 mi
ADVISORY Under tray covers fitted
MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Mar 2022 PASS 32,352 mi
ADVISORY Under tray covers fitted
Jan 2023 PASS 39,170 mi
ADVISORY Under tray covers fitted
Jan 2024 PASS 44,679 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jan 2025 PASS 50,728 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jan 2026 PASS 55,326 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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU18 VUW, 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.