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AU18 UJW

2018 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,780 mi
Last recorded73,780 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU18 UJW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 73,780 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 60,725 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 52,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 43,107 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 28,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and starting to go outer shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 15,837 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 15,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 13,501 miles

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 UJW is a 2018 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UJW, 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 UJW?

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What year was AU18 UJW registered?

AU18 UJW is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is AU18 UJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU18 UJW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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