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AJ18 VGX

2018 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,376 mi
Last recorded51,376 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ18 VGX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 51,376 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 51,376 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 43,824 miles

low fuel light on

rear brake pads getting low

slight damage n/s/r light

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perishing

Offside Rear brake disc corroding on inner surface

Fail 8 Oct 2024 43,824 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perishing

Offside Rear brake disc corroding on inner surface

low fuel light on

rear brake pads getting low

slight damage n/s/r light

Pass 19 Sep 2023 36,627 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear brake disc corroding inner edge

low fuel light on

rear brake pads starting to get low

Fail 19 Sep 2023 36,627 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear brake disc corroding inner edge

low fuel light on

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 21 Sep 2022 29,985 miles

commercial tyre fitted o/s/r

Pass 16 Sep 2021 24,304 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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AJ18 VGX is a 2018 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VGX, 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 AJ18 VGX registered?

AJ18 VGX is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 August 2018.

Is AJ18 VGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ18 VGX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AJ18 VGX have outstanding finance?

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