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AO18 TXJ

2018 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,939 mi
Last recorded29,939 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 TXJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 29,939 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 19,255 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 19,255 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 9,589 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 9,214 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 9,214 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2022 7,927 miles

covers and shields restricts view

Fail 6 Apr 2022 7,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

covers and shields restricts view

Pass 6 Apr 2021 6,085 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 TXJ is a 2018 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO18 TXJ, 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 TXJ?

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What year was AO18 TXJ registered?

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

Is AO18 TXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO18 TXJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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