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AK18 OMV

2018 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,145 mi
Last recorded63,145 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 OMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 63,145 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 51,298 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 38,704 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 28,512 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 26,034 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 21,163 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 May 2021 21,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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 OMV 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 85.7%.

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 OMV, 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 OMV registered?

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

Is AK18 OMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 OMV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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