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DS18 AYB

2018 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,849 mi
Last recorded71,849 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Fiesta31,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS18 AYB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 71,849 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 71,848 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 61,916 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2025 61,916 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 52,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 42,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 May 2022 32,118 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cuts on tread with-in legal requirements. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 26 May 2021 22,456 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres are wearing on edges

near side rear tyre is getting low on tread

off side rear tyre is wearing on edges

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 AYB is a 2018 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AYB, 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 DS18 AYB registered?

DS18 AYB is a 2018 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 May 2018.

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