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2018 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Petrol · L8 LXN

L8 LXN

2018 Ford Fiesta (1.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 72,118 miles. MOT valid until 04 Feb 2027.

Make & Model
FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin
2018 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 04 Feb 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
72,118 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.5L
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MOT Status
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Valid until 04 Feb 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
1496cc
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L8 LXN Key Findings

  • 6 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
  • 72,118 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)

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L8 LXN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Nov 2026, 10:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

6 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Ford Fiesta (L8 LXN) between July 2021 and January 2026.

The record contains 6 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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.

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L8 LXN Mileage History

  1. 29/07/202120,641 mi
  2. 29/07/202227,712 mi+7,071 mi
  3. 28/07/202338,733 mi+11,021 mi
  4. 05/02/202443,302 mi+4,569 mi
  5. 04/02/202555,955 mi+12,653 mi
  6. 30/01/202672,118 mi+16,163 mi

Average of roughly 11,423 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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

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