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AE18 VVO

2018 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,572 mi
Last recorded59,572 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 VVO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 59,572 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 59,572 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 50,948 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 50,940 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 43,563 miles

Both rear tyre feathered inner edge

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre slightly worn inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2022 33,645 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm worn bald on inner edge and has cuts within tread close to inner sidewall , including sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 26,147 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 22,505 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 VVO is a 2018 Ford Focus in Blue 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 AE18 VVO, 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 AE18 VVO registered?

AE18 VVO is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 June 2018.

Is AE18 VVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 VVO 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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