2018 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Diesel · AE18 MYE

The vehicle's overall roadworthiness is currently good, as the most recent MOT test on 2026-01-19 at 48,367 miles was passed. However, the maintenance history presents a clear deterioration trend, with the most recent failure occurring on 2025-02-05 at 41,317 miles. This indicates that the vehicle has experienced a significant drop in reliability since the earlier successful tests on 2025-02-05 and 2024-03-08, suggesting that basic upkeep or maintenance was skipped between these dates. The lack of defects in the 2023 and 2024 tests, followed by a failure in the 2025 test, confirms that the primary issue has been a progressive failure of the rear position lamp assembly rather than a sudden catastrophic breakdown. The mileage pattern reveals a rapid accumulation of wear, particularly around the rear suspension and braking components. The vehicle's mileage has grown from 31,231 miles in 2024 to 48,367 miles in 2026, representing a total increase of 7,136 miles. This rapid growth suggests that the owner has been using the car heavily, leading to accelerated degradation of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs. The fact that the vehicle failed on 2025-02-05 at 41,317 miles while remaining at 41,317 miles in the previous test confirms that the failure was not due to a sudden drop in mileage but rather a consistent wear pattern that has been accumulating over the past few years. A buyer should inspect the rear suspension and front brakes in person, as these components are the most likely candidates for failure based on the history. The 2025-02-05 failure of the nearside rear position lamp indicates that the suspension bushings and coil springs may have become loose or worn, which can cause the lamp to fail. Similarly, the 2026-01-19 test flagged the front brake disc, but the lack of excessive wear on the inner face suggests that the brakes themselves may still be in good condition, though the suspension and brakes could be the primary sources of future issues. Given the rapid mileage increase and the history of a failing rear lamp, the vehicle should be inspected for loose suspension components or worn brake pads to prevent potential accidents.