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AF09 CUS

2018 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

55,232 mi
Last recorded55,232 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 CUS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 55,232 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 61,244 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 61,242 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 61,231 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit securing bracket missing (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam pattern kick up to left hand side on both headlights (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

nut missing from lower front subframe brace

Pass 5 Sep 2024 54,076 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 59,827 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 53,675 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 May 2023 54,095 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 51,298 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 44,444 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 45,037 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 35,850 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 33,713 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 24,422 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 19,850 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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AF09 CUS is a 2018 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,261cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AF09 CUS, 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 AF09 CUS registered?

AF09 CUS is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 May 2018.

Is AF09 CUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF09 CUS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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