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AK18 GJV

2018 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,077 mi
Last recorded58,077 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 GJV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 58,077 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 52,033 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 49,219 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 46,041 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 46,041 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 42,234 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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AK18 GJV is a 2018 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK18 GJV, 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 AK18 GJV registered?

AK18 GJV is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is AK18 GJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 GJV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK18 GJV have outstanding finance?

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