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AE18 YTM

2018 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,757 mi
Last recorded158,757 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 YTM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 158,757 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 158,757 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2026 155,503 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides[and close to limit and wearing from inner edges] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 146,206 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 137,398 miles

Exhaust heat shields insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 May 2024 137,398 miles

Exhaust heat shields insecure

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2023 125,289 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 13 May 2022 111,367 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 111,367 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury o/s side repeater (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nail in tyre both rear

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

TPMS warning lamp illuminated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2021 98,037 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2021 98,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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 YTM is a 2018 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YTM, 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 YTM registered?

AE18 YTM is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is AE18 YTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 YTM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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