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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 2018 · 998 cc

LM18 ARUMOT history

LM18 ARU is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 12 May 2018. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 37,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

LM18 ARU red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
37,963 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM18 ARU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
12 May 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM18 ARU was last recorded at 37,963 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 7,058 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
30,905 miles · 18 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,058 miles
Average per year
5,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,963 miles
  • 2025 – 30,905 miles
  • 2024 – 25,583 miles
  • 2023 – 20,738 miles
  • 2022 – 13,634 miles
  • 2021 – 11,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,963 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front wipers are smearing

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 23 Apr 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,963 miles (+7,058)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    37,963 miles
    Test number
    184959809182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers are smearing

  2. Pass30,905 miles (+5,322)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    30,905 miles
    Test number
    410014658353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass25,583 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    25,583 miles
    Test number
    263785972074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre outer wall torn

  4. Fail25,583 miles (+4,845)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,583 miles
    Test number
    444877688462
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre outer wall torn

  5. Pass20,738 miles (+7,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    20,738 miles
    Test number
    445675276736
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass13,634 miles (+2,224)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    13,634 miles
    Test number
    553476548502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass11,410 miles (+1,672)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    11,410 miles
    Test number
    615950540627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass9,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    9,738 miles
    Test number
    731420267268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM18 ARU

Does LM18 ARU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM18 ARU is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM18 ARU?
The MOT on LM18 ARU is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM18 ARU done?
LM18 ARU was recorded at 37,963 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 5,677 miles a year.
Has LM18 ARU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM18 ARU has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LM18 ARU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LM18 ARU find?
LM18 ARU passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; both front wipers are smearing.

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