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AE18 VWL

2018 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,332 mi
Last recorded108,332 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 VWL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 108,332 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater lamp. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear has slight damage.

Fail 5 Aug 2025 108,332 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater lamp. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear has slight damage.

Pass 20 Jul 2024 91,598 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 72,022 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 54,600 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 31,719 miles

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 VWL is a 2018 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VWL, 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 VWL registered?

AE18 VWL is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 June 2018.

Is AE18 VWL safe to buy?

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