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Ford Fiesta

Red · Petrol · 2017 · 998 cc

Y18 RCRMOT history

Y18 RCR is a red petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 30 Jan 2017. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026 and it has passed 7 of 10 MOT tests, with 84,707 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

Y18 RCR red Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2026
Mileage
84,707 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
10
7 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,126 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 RCR
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
30 Jan 2017
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y18 RCR was last recorded at 84,707 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 9,634 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,073 miles · 23 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,634 miles
Average per year
8,126 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,707 miles
  • 2025 – 75,073 miles
  • 2024 – 67,879 miles
  • 2023 – 58,446 miles
  • 2022 – 44,412 miles
  • 2021 – 31,117 miles
  • 2020 – 30,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail84,707 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 40 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached Side repeater lens missing (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust shield loose

What MOT failures 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.

  • Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

10 tests since 23 Jan 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail84,707 miles (+9,634)1 dangerous10 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,707 miles
    Test number
    598301650540
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 40 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached Side repeater lens missing (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust shield loose
  2. Pass75,073 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    75,073 miles
    Test number
    234290340209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail75,071 miles (+7,192)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,071 miles
    Test number
    403073586237
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass67,879 miles (+9,433)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    67,879 miles
    Test number
    591491768257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,446 miles (+14,034)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    58,446 miles
    Test number
    505493051228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper exhaust heat sheild mount defective heat shield still secure
  6. Pass44,412 miles (+13,295)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    44,412 miles
    Test number
    239357109364
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy aftermarket exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))
  7. Pass31,117 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    31,117 miles
    Test number
    528867262451
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail31,117 miles (+700)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,117 miles
    Test number
    301758652706
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass30,417 miles (+220)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    30,417 miles
    Test number
    716111234770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass30,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    30,197 miles
    Test number
    988142334428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y18 RCR

Does Y18 RCR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y18 RCR expired on 8 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y18 RCR?
The MOT on Y18 RCR expired on 8 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y18 RCR done?
Y18 RCR was recorded at 84,707 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 8,126 miles a year.
Has Y18 RCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 RCR has failed 3 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y18 RCR 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 Y18 RCR find?
Y18 RCR failed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 10 major defects, 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside front tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 40 17; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 13 more.

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