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
- GREY
- Engine
- 998 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 9 February 2027 (240 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 16,389 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 69/100
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 16,389 miles. The vehicle's history of coolant leaks and head gasket issues in similar Ford models is a significant concern.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 5,376 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, indicating genuine light usage.
Things to check
- Recurring tyre advisories across 5 tests (Jan 2024, Feb 2026) suggest chronic wear.
- Recurring brake pad advisories across 4 tests (Jan 2024, Jan 2024) indicate ongoing maintenance.
- Failed MOT on 2024-01-29 for insufficient washer liquid, though immediately rectified.
- Community knowledge reports severe coolant leaks and head gasket issues for similar Ford models.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 1 historical failure
- Valid MOT until 2027-02-09, offering significant peace of mind for the next three years.
- Consistent low annual mileage (5,376 mi/yr) suggests light use and potential longevity.
- No major structural failures or recurring dangerous defects recorded in the MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 5/6 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | PASS | 16,389 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2023 | PASS | 22,842 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2024 | FAIL | 29,881 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
|
| Jan 2024 | PASS | 29,881 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Feb 2025 | PASS | 37,563 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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| Feb 2026 | PASS | 43,630 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))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV18 OOA, 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.