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AE67 VAU

2018 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,166 mi
Last recorded78,166 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE67 VAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 78,166 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 69,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/scuffed on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 69,207 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished/scuffed on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light on but not indicating a fault on the system

Pass 18 Oct 2023 59,166 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 59,166 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 48,181 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 48,152 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 44,414 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 39,843 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS+OS Slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 39,843 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS+OS Slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 (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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AE67 VAU is a 2018 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AE67 VAU, 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 AE67 VAU registered?

AE67 VAU is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 January 2018.

Is AE67 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE67 VAU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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