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433 BOW

2018 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,359 mi
Last recorded61,359 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Fiesta31,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration433 BOW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 61,359 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 49,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 40,325 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 40,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 30,611 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 30,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 20,880 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 20,880 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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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433 BOW is a 2018 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 433 BOW, 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 433 BOW registered?

433 BOW is a 2018 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 March 2018.

Is 433 BOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 433 BOW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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