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DU18 GLJ

2018 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,146 mi
Last recorded98,146 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2018 Ford Fiesta31,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU18 GLJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,084cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 98,146 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 98,141 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Outer Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 79,076 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 79,076 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 60,043 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 60,042 miles

Headlamp aim too low Nearside and offside. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 39,706 miles

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

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

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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DU18 GLJ is a 2018 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DU18 GLJ, 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 DU18 GLJ registered?

DU18 GLJ is a 2018 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 March 2018.

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