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AP18 FYS

2018 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,330 mi
Last recorded145,330 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP18 FYS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 145,330 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 125,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 104,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 86,825 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 86,653 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not seated correctly. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jet missing. (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 70,773 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 68,462 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 68,462 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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 FYS is a 2018 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel 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 AP18 FYS, 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 FYS registered?

AP18 FYS is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 August 2018.

Is AP18 FYS safe to buy?

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