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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 2016 · 998 cc

S18 XJSMOT history

S18 XJS is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 27 Feb 2016. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 70,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

S18 XJS red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
70,456 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,312 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 XJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
27 Feb 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 XJS was last recorded at 70,456 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 19,081 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
51,375 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
19,081 miles
Average per year
5,312 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,456 miles
  • 2025 – 51,375 miles
  • 2024 – 44,538 miles
  • 2023 – 42,934 miles
  • 2022 – 40,833 miles
  • 2021 – 38,762 miles
  • 2020 – 36,843 miles
  • 2019 – 33,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,456 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted both rears (5.2.2 (c) (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 23 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,456 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    70,456 miles
    Test number
    509471994044
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted both rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  2. Fail70,452 miles (+19,077)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,452 miles
    Test number
    907630775534
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted both rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  3. Pass51,375 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    51,375 miles
    Test number
    840163265311
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding slightly
  4. Fail51,373 miles (+6,835)3 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,373 miles
    Test number
    748676123862
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding slightly
  5. Pass44,538 miles (+1,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    44,538 miles
    Test number
    105384980031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass42,934 miles (+2,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    42,934 miles
    Test number
    350990616218
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  7. Pass40,833 miles (+2,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    40,833 miles
    Test number
    557408580556
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  8. Pass38,762 miles (+1,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    38,762 miles
    Test number
    351401918295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass36,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    36,843 miles
    Test number
    322901489927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail36,843 miles (+3,606)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,843 miles
    Test number
    674775104049
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass33,237 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    33,237 miles
    Test number
    578453355348
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about S18 XJS

Does S18 XJS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 XJS is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 XJS?
The MOT on S18 XJS is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 XJS done?
S18 XJS was recorded at 70,456 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 5,312 miles a year.
Has S18 XJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 XJS has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S18 XJS 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 XJS find?
S18 XJS passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: road wheel slightly distorted both rears.

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