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AE18 YUJ

2018 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,465 mi
Last recorded101,465 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 YUJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 101,465 miles
Fail 24 May 2025 100,287 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 91,177 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 91,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 84,095 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 69,175 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 48,281 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 YUJ is a 2018 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YUJ, 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 YUJ registered?

AE18 YUJ is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 2018.

Is AE18 YUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 YUJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE18 YUJ have outstanding finance?

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