AE18 XDB

2018 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
FORD
Year
2018
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
GREY
Engine
1997 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
20 December 2026 (189 days away)
Last recorded mileage
37,028 mi

AI verdict AVOID 49/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2018 Ford has 8 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 37,028 miles. The vehicle's history of tyre issues is a significant red flag for a 2018 Ford.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 10,761 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal usage.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Nov 2025): Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DANGEROUS defect: Tyres failed on 2025-11-28 due to a cut in excess of requirements.
  • Recurring Tyre failures: Multiple tyre advisories and failures from 2025-11-28 onwards.
  • Coolant advisory: Engine coolant advisory noted on 2025-11-28, a known Ford EcoBoost weakness.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT: Vehicle has a valid MOT until 2026-12-20, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • Consistent mileage: Mileage has been consistent, averaging 10,761 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes.
  • No major structural failures: No major structural failures or recurring dangerous defects are present in the MOT history.
  • Immediate retests: All failures were immediately rectified and passed on the same or next day, showing prompt owner action.

Mileage history

Dec 2020: 37,028 mi PASSDec 2021: 47,867 mi FAILDec 2021: 47,867 mi PASSDec 2022: 58,368 mi PASSDec 2023: 67,288 mi PASSDec 2024: 75,570 mi PASSNov 2025: 85,119 mi FAILNov 2025: 85,119 mi PASS85k61k37kDec 2020Nov 2025

MOT test history — 6/8 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2020 PASS 37,028 mi None recorded
Dec 2021 FAIL 47,867 mi
PRS Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Dec 2021 PASS 47,867 mi None recorded
Dec 2022 PASS 58,368 mi None recorded
Dec 2023 PASS 67,288 mi None recorded
Dec 2024 PASS 75,570 mi
MINOR Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nov 2025 FAIL 85,119 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coolant leak
Nov 2025 PASS 85,119 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coolant leak
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration AE18 XDB, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.