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AE18 XAR

2018 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,580 mi
Last recorded65,580 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Fiesta31,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 XAR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 65,580 miles

fuel tank heat shield loose

Pass 21 Jul 2025 56,500 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 56,367 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 43,557 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 34,937 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 28,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside/offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 28,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside/offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too low nearside/offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 18,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 10,261 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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AE18 XAR is a 2018 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AE18 XAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE18 XAR registered?

AE18 XAR is a 2018 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 March 2018.

Is AE18 XAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 XAR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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