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AK18 YRU

2018 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,347 mi
Last recorded82,347 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 YRU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 82,347 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished 2155017

various body damage

Pass 18 Jun 2025 69,996 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished 2155017

minor body damages

Pass 19 Jun 2024 61,365 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 51,953 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 43,092 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 43,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 36,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 YRU is a 2018 Ford Focus in Blue 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 YRU, 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 YRU registered?

AK18 YRU is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is AK18 YRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 YRU 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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