BW18 EKU

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
BLUE
Engine
998 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
29 June 2026 (15 days away)
Last recorded mileage
13,730 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 61/100

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 71% pass rate and 13,730 miles. The car's history and maintenance require thorough investigation.

The vehicle shows 13,730 miles in June 2021, then only 16,956 miles by June 2022, indicating a severe drop in usage and a potential odometer fraud.

Things to check

  • Mileage significantly below average: 29,110 miles over 8 years, suggesting potential odometer issues.
  • DANGEROUS tyre defect on 2021-06-11 (nearside front tyre bulge) indicates poor initial maintenance.
  • Two MOT failures (2021-06-11, 2022-06-29) for separate issues, showing inconsistent upkeep.
  • Community knowledge reports a 2018 Ford Escape 1.5L EcoBoost engine block design flaw causing coolant leaks.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-06-

Mileage history

Jun 2021: 13,730 mi FAILJun 2021: 13,764 mi PASSJun 2022: 16,956 mi FAILJun 2022: 16,956 mi PASSJun 2023: 20,920 mi PASSJun 2024: 25,093 mi PASSJun 2025: 29,110 mi PASS29k21k14kJun 2021Jun 2025

MOT test history — 5/7 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2021 FAIL 13,730 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jun 2021 PASS 13,764 mi None recorded
Jun 2022 FAIL 16,956 mi
PRS Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Jun 2022 PASS 16,956 mi None recorded
Jun 2023 PASS 20,920 mi None recorded
Jun 2024 PASS 25,093 mi None recorded
Jun 2025 PASS 29,110 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BW18 EKU, 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.