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AO18 TZA

2018 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,863 mi
Last recorded65,863 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 TZA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 65,863 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2025 57,117 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 57,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 48,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords STONE DAMAGE CUTS TO TREAD,STONES STUCK IN CUTS. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords STONE CUTS TO TREAD,STONES STUCK IN CUTS. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 May 2024 48,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords STONE DAMAGE CUTS TO TREAD,STONES STUCK IN CUTS. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords STONE CUTS TO TREAD,STONES STUCK IN CUTS. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 38,776 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 30,072 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 4mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulders areas bald (5.2.3 (e))

covers and shields restricts view

Pass 8 May 2021 23,065 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 TZA is a 2018 Ford Focus in Grey 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 TZA, 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 AO18 TZA registered?

AO18 TZA is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 May 2018.

Is AO18 TZA safe to buy?

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