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AP18 FKO

2018 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,277 mi
Last recorded82,277 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP18 FKO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 82,277 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 82,277 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 62,349 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 62,349 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 42,453 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 42,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished to cords on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 39,202 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 30,019 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2022 18,770 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 15,145 miles

3d plates fitted on vehicle

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

covers and shields restricts view

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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AP18 FKO is a 2018 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AP18 FKO, 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 AP18 FKO registered?

AP18 FKO is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 June 2018.

Is AP18 FKO safe to buy?

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