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AJ18 BKG

2018 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,105 mi
Last recorded89,105 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ18 BKG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 89,105 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 89,105 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 78,046 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre Low On Tread Depth.

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 60,127 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 60,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 45,236 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 39,522 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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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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AJ18 BKG is a 2018 Ford Focus in Grey 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 AJ18 BKG, 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 AJ18 BKG registered?

AJ18 BKG is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 June 2018.

Is AJ18 BKG safe to buy?

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