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AF12 BES

2018 Ford Fiesta

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,901 mi
Last recorded86,901 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Fiesta31,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 BES
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 86,901 miles
Pass 11 May 2026 82,334 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2026 83,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 71,815 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 74,226 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake effort lower than nearside -may require adjustment/repair.

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 74,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2024 70,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 May 2024 70,070 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 59,046 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 59,009 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Lights flickering. (4.5.4 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 67,914 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 46,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40R19 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 46,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40R19 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 57,082 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 32,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35R19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 41,194 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 32,334 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 21,246 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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AF12 BES is a 2018 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AF12 BES, 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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AF12 BES is a 2018 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 October 2018.

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