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700 XAX

2018 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,187 mi
Last recorded116,187 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration700 XAX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 116,187 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 116,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 109,668 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 101,339 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 94,455 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 94,454 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2021 86,817 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 80,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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700 XAX is a 2018 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 36,698 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 700 XAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 8 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 700 XAX registered?

700 XAX is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 January 2018.

Is 700 XAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 700 XAX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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