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AE18 VUW

2018 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,769 mi
Last recorded153,769 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 VUW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 153,769 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 153,769 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 140,942 miles

Offside Rear piece of metal in tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2024 132,829 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 125,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged NSR tyre has slight feathering on inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged OSR tyre has slight feathering on inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 98,976 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 70,057 miles

Front Stonechip in windscreen Zone A

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside 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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AE18 VUW is a 2018 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AE18 VUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE18 VUW registered?

AE18 VUW is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 April 2018.

Is AE18 VUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 VUW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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