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AE18 YMZ

2018 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,781 mi
Last recorded60,781 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 YMZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2025 60,781 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Oct 2024 57,096 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 56,581 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 47,422 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 33,698 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 23,093 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 YMZ is a 2018 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YMZ, 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

How do I check the history of AE18 YMZ?

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What year was AE18 YMZ registered?

AE18 YMZ is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 May 2018.

Is AE18 YMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 YMZ shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE18 YMZ have outstanding finance?

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