2018 Ford Fiesta 1.1L Petrol · OO06 LLS

With four consecutive pass entries and no advisories whatsoever across the most recent four MOT tests, the 2018 Ford Fiesta presents an unusually clean official roadworthiness record, the latest of which was issued on 26 March 2026. The single failure recorded on 10 April 2023 carries no defect details, which means it was either a rectification pass on the same day (no subsequent failure log) or an administrative outcome rather than a recorded mechanical defect, given that a clean pass followed just three days later on 13 April 2023. Across the full MOT history available, the vehicle has never had an advisory issued against it, suggesting either a consistently well-prepared car presented for testing or the absence of components at the borderline of pass/fail criteria. While a clean advisory record is reassuring on the surface, it is worth noting that advisories often serve as the first objective warning of developing wear, and their complete absence on a high-mileage car of this age is somewhat atypical and can make a pre-purchase physical inspection all the more important. Against an age of approximately eight years, the recorded 104,572 miles equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 13,072 miles, which is meaningfully above the typical UK average of around 7,500 to 9,000 miles per year for a privately used vehicle. This sustained high utilisation places greater cumulative demand on the typical Fiesta wear items than the national fleet average would. In particular, the clutch, dual-mass flywheel (where applicable to the manual variants), engine oil and filter service intervals, brake discs and pads, coil springs, suspension bushes, and exhaust mounting rubbers will all have absorbed a higher than usual workload. The mileage progression does not show any obvious extended gaps in testing that would indicate the car was off the road for prolonged periods, and the regularity of annual tests combined with the lack of recorded advisories suggests the vehicle has remained in continuous, active service throughout its life. Given the absence of any recorded advisories, a prospective buyer should not rely solely on the DVSA history to confirm mechanical condition and should instead concentrate their physical inspection on the components that high-mileage Fiestas of this generation are commonly known to suffer from. On a road test, listen carefully for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, as the front wishbone rear bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, and track rod ends on the 2018 Fiesta are recognised for premature wear and will manifest as a rattle or thunk over speed humps and rough tarmac. Check for any pulling to one side under braking, which can indicate a binding or seized front brake caliper, and feel for vibration through the steering wheel or brake pedal that would point to warped front brake discs. At idle, observe for any blue or excessive grey smoke from the exhaust, which on higher-mileage 1.0 EcoBoost engines can indicate oil consumption issues, and listen for any timing chain rattle on cold start, a known weakness on the EcoBoost unit when intervals have been stretched. A thorough under-bonnet inspection is strongly advised, with particular attention to the condition of the coolant expansion tank and header tank for any signs of discolouration or staining that would suggest past or present leakage, both of which are common failure points on this model. Inspect the underside of the vehicle on a ramp if possible, paying close attention to the front subframe and suspension mounting points for any surface corrosion, and check the condition of the rear brake drums or discs for lipping and wear. Inside the cabin, verify that all electrical functions operate correctly, including the infotainment screen, Bluetooth connectivity, climate control, and any driver assistance features, as electrical gremlins can be a frustration on Fiestas of this era. Finally, confirm a full and verifiable service history, with particular attention to whether the cambelt (where fitted to non-EcoBoost variants) and the timing chain (on the EcoBoost) have been renewed in accordance with manufacturer schedules, as these items are critical at this mileage and the absence of recorded advisories places the burden of verifying this maintenance on physical documentation rather than the MOT record itself.