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AK18 VBO

2018 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,331 mi
Last recorded30,331 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 VBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 30,331 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 25,433 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2024 24,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 22,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 May 2023 22,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Various cuts in tread wearing on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 May 2022 20,227 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge 215/50/17

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2021 17,244 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2021 17,244 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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 VBO is a 2018 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VBO, 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 VBO registered?

AK18 VBO is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2018.

Is AK18 VBO safe to buy?

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