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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,242 cc

X18 ERLMOT history

X18 ERL is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 17 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 106,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

X18 ERL black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
106,839 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 ERL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
17 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 ERL was last recorded at 106,839 miles on 14 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,839 miles · 13 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,839 miles
  • 2025 – 97,022 miles
  • 2024 – 89,281 miles
  • 2023 – 81,995 miles
  • 2022 – 76,704 miles
  • 2021 – 75,226 miles
  • 2020 – 72,685 miles
  • 2019 – 69,496 miles
  • 2018 – 63,911 miles
  • 2017 – 58,421 miles
  • 2016 – 52,872 miles
  • 2015 – 46,724 miles
  • 2014 – 43,497 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,839 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre wearing low and perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,839 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    106,839 miles
    Test number
    158054274837
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail106,839 miles (+9,817)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,839 miles
    Test number
    655867609736
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box split (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view wing mirror damaged with jagged edge (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass97,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    97,022 miles
    Test number
    507975602517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail97,022 miles (+7,741)2 dangerous6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,022 miles
    Test number
    740510332940
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass89,281 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    89,281 miles
    Test number
    773840716304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail89,281 miles (+7,286)4 dangerous9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,281 miles
    Test number
    515376971893
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass81,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    81,995 miles
    Test number
    290483623690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail81,995 miles (+5,291)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,995 miles
    Test number
    618304754958
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCOOLANT LEVEL LOW

  9. Pass76,704 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    76,704 miles
    Test number
    735082611876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail76,704 miles (+1,478)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,704 miles
    Test number
    821740605610
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass75,226 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    75,226 miles
    Test number
    168807433958
    • AdvisoryBackbox deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail75,221 miles (+2,536)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,221 miles
    Test number
    570884561189
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBackbox deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass72,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    72,685 miles
    Test number
    252029397267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,685 miles (+3,189)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,685 miles
    Test number
    478026954775
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass69,496 miles (+5,585)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    69,496 miles
    Test number
    886012261037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,911 miles (+5,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    63,911 miles
    Test number
    446944745267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass58,421 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    58,421 miles
    Test number
    558010459476
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing low and perished

  18. Fail58,406 miles (+5,534)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,406 miles
    Test number
    487333033118
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing low and perished

  19. Pass52,872 miles (+6,148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    52,872 miles
    Test number
    763926394179
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished in tread area

  20. Pass46,724 miles (+3,227)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    46,724 miles
    Test number
    778673283436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    43,497 miles
    Test number
    906675344282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X18 ERL

Does X18 ERL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 ERL is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X18 ERL?
The MOT on X18 ERL is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X18 ERL done?
X18 ERL was recorded at 106,839 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 5,416 miles a year.
Has X18 ERL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 ERL has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2026.
Has the mileage on X18 ERL 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 X18 ERL find?
X18 ERL passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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