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AO18 YXK

2018 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

78,243 mi
Last recorded78,243 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 YXK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 78,243 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 71,345 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2024 63,772 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 58,062 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 50,764 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 50,762 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 38,165 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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 YXK is a 2018 Ford Focus in White 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 AO18 YXK, 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 YXK?

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What year was AO18 YXK registered?

AO18 YXK is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is AO18 YXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO18 YXK 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.

Does AO18 YXK have outstanding finance?

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