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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 2017 · 998 cc

S18 ESSMOT history

S18 ESS is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 31 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 93,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

S18 ESS red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
93,101 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 ESS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
31 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 ESS was last recorded at 93,101 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 5,634 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,467 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,634 miles
Average per year
11,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,101 miles
  • 2024 – 87,467 miles
  • 2023 – 72,820 miles
  • 2022 – 57,379 miles
  • 2021 – 44,195 miles
  • 2020 – 37,100 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,101 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Filter

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 30 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,101 miles (+5,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    93,101 miles
    Test number
    204385886150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass87,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    87,467 miles
    Test number
    956158429988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail87,466 miles (+14,646)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,466 miles
    Test number
    800767837556
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass72,820 miles (+15,441)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    72,820 miles
    Test number
    854156298420
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread distorting (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass57,379 miles (+52)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    57,379 miles
    Test number
    265587654859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail57,327 miles (+13,132)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,327 miles
    Test number
    694814252483
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass44,195 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    44,195 miles
    Test number
    761871399256
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail44,194 miles (+7,094)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,194 miles
    Test number
    355428023462
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass37,100 miles (+39)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    37,100 miles
    Test number
    883194554287
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail37,061 miles2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,061 miles
    Test number
    149943122597
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    637990841085
    • AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Questions about S18 ESS

Does S18 ESS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 ESS is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S18 ESS?
The MOT on S18 ESS is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 ESS done?
S18 ESS was recorded at 93,101 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 11,130 miles a year.
Has S18 ESS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 ESS has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S18 ESS 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 S18 ESS find?
S18 ESS passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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