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
MOT test history — 5/7 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & 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 |
About this page
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.