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AK18 LVE

2018 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,359 mi
Last recorded51,359 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 LVE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2026 51,359 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 42,033 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 32,547 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 24,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 14,206 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 8,212 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 LVE is a 2018 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LVE, 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 AK18 LVE registered?

AK18 LVE is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 May 2018.

Is AK18 LVE safe to buy?

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