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DS18 PLU

2018 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,302 mi
Last recorded24,302 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Fiesta31,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS18 PLU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 24,302 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly lipped and starting to corrode on outer edges, mainly on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 23,800 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 20,945 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 16,976 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 14,734 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 fitted to rear ()

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

Pass 17 May 2021 11,430 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalance limit 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2021 11,430 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% imbalance limit 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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 PLU is a 2018 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PLU, 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 PLU registered?

DS18 PLU is a 2018 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 May 2018.

Is DS18 PLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS18 PLU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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