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AF18 VPC

2018 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,478 mi
Last recorded73,478 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF18 VPC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 73,478 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 73,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2025 69,246 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 66,559 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 66,559 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 54,953 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 42,445 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 40,470 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 30,733 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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AF18 VPC is a 2018 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AF18 VPC, 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 AF18 VPC registered?

AF18 VPC is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is AF18 VPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF18 VPC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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