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AP18 FZJ

2018 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,725 mi
Last recorded112,725 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP18 FZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 112,725 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nail/metal in n/s/r and o/s/f tyres

Pass 10 Sep 2024 102,121 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 87,817 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2022 68,121 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 68,116 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 62,249 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead has been kerbed and is distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 49,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 FZJ is a 2018 Ford Focus in White with a 1,499cc diesel 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 AP18 FZJ, 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 FZJ registered?

AP18 FZJ is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is AP18 FZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP18 FZJ 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.

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