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275 ALF

2018 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

80,042 mi
Last recorded80,042 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Fiesta31,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration275 ALF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 80,042 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 107,968 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 75,481 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 106,998 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 65,383 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 65,155 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Vehicle too low for brake roller test, decel road test unable to be carried out due to worn brake pads (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 106,426 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 59,862 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 100,945 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 100,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 45,989 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 45,989 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 97,554 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 97,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust shield loose

fuel tank heat shield loose

Pass 26 Jun 2021 36,679 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 96,053 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 96,053 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 93,101 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 93,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very near cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 89,832 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 89,828 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 84,911 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 77,053 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 77,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 68,247 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 58,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 58,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 49,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 41,648 miles

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2011 32,827 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2010 28,043 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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275 ALF is a 2018 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

Across all 2018 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 31,978 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 275 ALF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 8 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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275 ALF is a 2018 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 June 2018.

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