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2018 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Petrol · E5 DNF

E5 DNF

2018 Ford Fiesta (1.5L, petrol). First registered 24 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 53,904 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027.

Make & Model
FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin
2018 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 28 Jul 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
53,904 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.5L
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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 28 Jul 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
1496cc
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E5 DNF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
  • 53,904 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)

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E5 DNF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Sept 2026, 13:05
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Ford Fiesta (E5 DNF) between July 2023 and July 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 30 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.

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E5 DNF Mileage History

  1. 18/07/202325,592 mi
  2. 18/07/202436,594 mi+11,002 mi
  3. 19/07/202436,595 mi+1 mi
  4. 11/07/202540,821 mi+4,226 mi
  5. 30/07/202653,904 mi+13,083 mi

Average of roughly 9,334 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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2018 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
83
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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