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Ford Fiesta

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,242 cc

X18 MEYMOT history

X18 MEY is a blue petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 150,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.

X18 MEY blue Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Fiesta, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
150,721 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 MEY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 MEY was last recorded at 150,721 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 3,751 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Dec 2016: 46,434 miles, lower than 49,147 miles on 11 Dec 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
146,970 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,751 miles
Average per year
8,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,721 miles
  • 2025 – 146,970 miles
  • 2024 – 134,658 miles
  • 2023 – 123,599 miles
  • 2022 – 111,896 miles
  • 2021 – 98,971 miles
  • 2020 – 89,783 miles
  • 2019 – 78,674 miles
  • 2017 – 67,775 miles
  • 2016 – 56,434 miles
  • 2015 – 49,147 miles
  • 2014 – 34,270 miles
  • 2013 – 27,564 miles
  • 2012 – 22,010 miles
  • 2011 – 18,580 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,721 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lense is frosting (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lense is frosting (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion starting around rear axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion starting around rae axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll metal fuel lines corroding

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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,721 miles (+3,751)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    150,721 miles
    Test number
    406035146544
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lense is frosting (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lense is frosting (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion starting around rear axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion starting around rae axle mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll metal fuel lines corroding

  2. Pass146,970 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    146,970 miles
    Test number
    898304244013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail146,958 miles (+12,300)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,958 miles
    Test number
    307325519302
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear beam pivot mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass134,658 miles (+11,059)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    134,658 miles
    Test number
    158639911085
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass123,599 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    123,599 miles
    Test number
    658539971337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail123,599 miles (+11,703)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,599 miles
    Test number
    581895036887
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back box (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass111,896 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    111,896 miles
    Test number
    396997476314
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail111,892 miles (+12,921)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,892 miles
    Test number
    182542504623
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass98,971 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    98,971 miles
    Test number
    278075587546
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail98,971 miles (+9,188)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,971 miles
    Test number
    378488874872
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass89,783 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,783 miles
    Test number
    606262219756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Fail89,781 miles (+11,107)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,781 miles
    Test number
    258925776564
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Pass78,674 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    78,674 miles
    Test number
    452374823149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  14. Fail78,674 miles (+10,899)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,674 miles
    Test number
    143457950460
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  15. Pass67,775 miles (+11,341)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    67,775 miles
    Test number
    670122476285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,434 miles (+10,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    56,434 miles
    Test number
    503585023720
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  17. Fail46,434 miles (-2,713)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,434 miles
    Test number
    443271789607
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass49,147 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    49,147 miles
    Test number
    811758096562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail49,144 miles (+7,486)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,144 miles
    Test number
    607891187652
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass41,658 miles (+7,388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    41,658 miles
    Test number
    589167905024
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass34,270 miles (+6,706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    34,270 miles
    Test number
    449684724066
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass27,564 miles (+5,554)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    27,564 miles
    Test number
    857323123046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,010 miles (+3,430)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    22,010 miles
    Test number
    148375722425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    18,580 miles
    Test number
    965077611042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X18 MEY

Does X18 MEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 MEY is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X18 MEY?
The MOT on X18 MEY is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X18 MEY done?
X18 MEY was recorded at 150,721 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 8,742 miles a year.
Has X18 MEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 MEY has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on X18 MEY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Dec 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X18 MEY find?
X18 MEY passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective lense is frosting; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective lense is frosting; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion starting around rear axle mounting point, and 2 more.

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