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AK18 VRM

2018 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,296 mi
Last recorded73,296 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 VRM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 73,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 215-50-17 95w (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2026 73,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 215-50-17 95w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 61,450 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 50,799 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 50,798 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 38,024 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 27,012 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 18,191 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 VRM is a 2018 Ford Focus in Blue 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 VRM, 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 VRM registered?

AK18 VRM is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is AK18 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 VRM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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