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DS18 AEX

2018 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,187 mi
Last recorded59,187 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Fiesta31,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS18 AEX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 59,187 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 52,985 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 47,360 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2024 47,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2023 42,443 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 36,311 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2022 36,311 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2021 30,851 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 30,851 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and below 1.6mm in testable areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and below 1.6mm in testable areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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DS18 AEX is a 2018 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS18 AEX, 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 DS18 AEX registered?

DS18 AEX is a 2018 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 May 2018.

Is DS18 AEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS18 AEX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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