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
- 5 July 2026 (21 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 27,825 mi
AI verdict AVOID 47/100
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 27,825 miles. The vehicle's past issues with engine coolant leaks and overheating are also a significant concern for this specific model.
Mileage is normal at 11,582 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, but a significant spike in usage between 2022 and 2023.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Jun 2024): Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Dangerous rear tyre defects (Jun 2024) indicate past neglect of critical safety components.
- Ford Escape 1.5L EcoBoost engine block design flaw and coolant leaks are known model weaknesses.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until July 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 11,582 miles/year, no fraud detected.
- Single failure in 6 tests, with immediate retest and pass, showing prompt owner action.
- No major recurring failures on critical systems like brakes or suspension.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 5/6 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | PASS | 27,825 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2022 | PASS | 31,481 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2023 | PASS | 48,251 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2024 | FAIL | 66,652 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Front headlight bracket broken ADVISORY Offside Front headlight bracket broken
|
| Jun 2024 | PASS | 66,652 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front headlight bracket broken ADVISORY Offside Front headlight bracket broken
|
| Jun 2025 | PASS | 86,536 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front headlight bracket broken ADVISORY Offside Front headlight bracket broken
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BX68 WKS, 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.