2018 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · WM18 LSF

The most recent DVSA test on 2 March 2026 resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded, and this follows an identical pattern across all four prior tests, with passes on 26 February 2025, 29 February 2024, and 3 March 2023. The only entry interrupting this otherwise flawless record is a fail also dated 3 March 2023, though no specific defect categories were captured against that entry, which typically suggests either an administrative refusal or a defect that was rectified and re-tested the same day. Taken as a whole, the maintenance trend appears stable and reassuring rather than worsening, with the vehicle consistently presented at annual intervals and clearing the roadworthiness standard each time without any items requiring monitoring or remedial action. With 57,979 miles on the odometer across an eight-year lifespan, this Fiesta has averaged approximately 7,250 miles per annum, which sits comfortably within the typical range for a car of its age and segment. There are no conspicuous gaps in the annual MOT cadence that would suggest prolonged standing, and the mileage accumulation appears steady rather than concentrated, meaning the major mechanical assemblies such as the engine, transmission, clutch, and turbocharger (where fitted) are unlikely to have suffered from either neglect through disuse or accelerated wear from sustained high mileage. This balanced usage profile is generally favourable for longevity, although it still warrants a hands-on inspection given the calendar age of the vehicle. Although the MOT record is commendably clean, a buyer should not interpret the absence of advisories as a substitute for a physical examination, particularly because the Fiesta is now approaching eight years old and certain components deteriorate primarily with time rather than mileage. Tyres fitted to a vehicle of this age should be scrutinised for sidewall perishing and cracking, as rubber compounds harden and craze with UV exposure and ozone exposure even when tread depth remains adequate; any tyre older than six years from its DOT date stamp should be regarded with caution regardless of its legal tread. The 12V battery is another time-served item that commonly fails between five and eight years, so its resting voltage and cranking performance under load should be verified, ideally with a conductance tester, and the date code on the existing unit should be noted. Given that the car has seen regular use rather than long periods of standing, severe corrosion of brake discs and binding calipers is less of a concern than it might otherwise be, but it remains prudent to road-test the vehicle and listen for any rubbing, grinding, or scraping from the front wheels that might indicate a seized slider or pad sitting unevenly against the disc. The test drive should include firm pedal application from speed to confirm straight and stable stopping without pull or judder, which would otherwise point to warped discs or a sticking hydraulic component. Finally, while the service history is not visible within MOT data, the buyer should confirm that time-based items such as brake fluid (typically renewed every two years), coolant, and the timing belt or cam belt replacement interval have been observed, as a Fiesta of this vintage is approaching or has passed its scheduled cam belt change, and failure of this component can result in catastrophic engine damage.