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AP18 LSU

2018 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,696 mi
Last recorded80,696 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP18 LSU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 80,696 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorating, outer/inner treads wearing low.

Offside Front tyre outer/inner treads wearing low.

Fail 6 Aug 2026 80,696 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front head lamp main beam image incorrect.

Nearside Front tyre deteriorating, outer/inner treads wearing low.

Offside Front tyre outer/inner treads wearing low.

Pass 17 Jul 2025 71,686 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 64,143 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 55,588 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 46,385 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 33,744 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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))

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 LSU is a 2018 Ford Focus in Silver 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 AP18 LSU, 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 LSU registered?

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

Is AP18 LSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP18 LSU 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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