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AE68 VLZ

2018 Ford Ecosport

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,529 mi
Last recorded41,529 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ecosport28,133 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE68 VLZ
MakeFord
ModelEcosport
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 41,529 miles

Nearside parking brake effort poor

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

overall parking brake effort at legal minimum requirement of 16%

Fail 27 Jul 2026 41,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced defective bulb replaced during test (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside parking brake effort poor

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

overall parking brake effort at legal minimum requirement of 16%

Pass 8 Aug 2025 38,377 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 34,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 30,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60 r16 92v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60 r16 92v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 30,318 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60 r16 92v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60 r16 92v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 23,307 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 19,229 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 19,229 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Ford Ecosport?

Based on 716,341 MOT tests across 113,179 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,453
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
113,179
On UK Roads
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AE68 VLZ is a 2018 Ford Ecosport in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Ford Ecosport models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 28,133 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Ford Ecosport typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 8 years old, this Ford Ecosport is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE68 VLZ registered?

AE68 VLZ is a 2018 Ford Ecosport, first registered on 15 September 2018.

Is AE68 VLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE68 VLZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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