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A18 EMJ

2017 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,723 mi
Last recorded39,723 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Ford Fiesta35,510 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 EMJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 39,723 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 39,715 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 37,301 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 35,607 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 33,524 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 33,089 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 32,795 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 32,060 miles

Offside Front stone chip in windscreen

Fail 10 Aug 2020 32,060 miles

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

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

Offside Front stone chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Mar 2020

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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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A18 EMJ is a 2017 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 35,510 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 A18 EMJ, 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 9 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A18 EMJ?

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What year was A18 EMJ registered?

A18 EMJ is a 2017 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is A18 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 EMJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A18 EMJ have outstanding finance?

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