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AO18 OZJ

2018 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,493 mi
Last recorded73,493 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 OZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 73,493 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 73,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 65,907 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 58,506 miles

exhaust heat shield on catalyst loose

Fail 18 Dec 2023 58,506 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust heat shield on catalyst loose

Pass 24 Feb 2023 44,660 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 29,752 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 15,477 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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AO18 OZJ 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 AO18 OZJ, 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

How do I check the history of AO18 OZJ?

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What year was AO18 OZJ registered?

AO18 OZJ is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is AO18 OZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO18 OZJ 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.

Does AO18 OZJ have outstanding finance?

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