2018 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · LC18 NJZ

The 2018 Ford Fiesta presents a stable and clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 5 May 2022 at 25,477 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior test on 24 May 2021 at 19,975 miles also passed with no advisories. The maintenance trend shows no worsening faults, recurring defects, or escalating mechanical concerns across the two recorded examinations. The mileage pattern reflects exceptionally light use for an eight-year-old vehicle. Between May 2021 and May 2022 the car covered only 5,502 miles, averaging roughly 3,185 miles per year across its life. The record shows just two annual tests with a clean sweep and no gaps beyond the standard twelve-month cycle, though the absence of any entry after May 2022 means the vehicle has now been off-test for over four years relative to today's date of 7 July 2026. A buyer should treat the expired MOT status as the primary concern rather than any flagged defect, since the history itself reveals no corrosion, suspension bush wear, brake binding, or exhaust issues. Low mileage combined with long standing periods often allows brake discs to seize, tyres to crack through age, and fluid degradation to occur unseen. The previous owner clearly kept basic upkeep current during the tested years but then let the testing lapse entirely. Prior to purchase, a physical inspection must confirm structural integrity underneath, check for perished rubber components and flat-spotted tyres from storage, and verify the braking system frees correctly after idle. The clean record gives no warning of imminent failure, yet the four-year dormancy demands a fresh test and hands-on verification before any road use.