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AU18 UCW

2018 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,491 mi
Last recorded57,491 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU18 UCW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 57,491 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 50,839 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 43,498 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 31,896 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 31,896 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread when wheel is rotated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2022 22,323 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 22,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 17,921 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 17,922 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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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AU18 UCW is a 2018 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU18 UCW, 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 AU18 UCW?

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What year was AU18 UCW registered?

AU18 UCW is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 April 2018.

Is AU18 UCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU18 UCW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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