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AE18 XDH

2018 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,849 mi
Last recorded84,849 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 XDH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 84,849 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 84,849 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2024 78,233 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 56,372 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front brake discs worn.

Pass 7 Nov 2022 33,790 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Nov 2021 17,453 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 15,500 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 15,500 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 XDH is a 2018 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol 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 XDH, 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 XDH registered?

AE18 XDH is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2018.

Is AE18 XDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 XDH 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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