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2018 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,983 mi
Last recorded48,983 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Fiesta31,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration42 AW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 48,983 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 43,300 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer treads lifting/stepping

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 35,033 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 35,033 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 27,043 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 19,984 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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42 AW is a 2018 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 42 AW, 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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What year was 42 AW registered?

42 AW is a 2018 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is 42 AW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 42 AW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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