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AU18 ULP

2018 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,305 mi
Last recorded45,305 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU18 ULP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 45,305 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 45,262 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases badly cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust heatshield insecure

underbody cover loose

Pass 7 Feb 2025 39,758 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 34,408 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear, original 2017 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 30,089 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 23,315 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 20,085 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 20,084 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres ply/cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front worn smooth (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 ULP is a 2018 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol 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 AU18 ULP, 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 AU18 ULP registered?

AU18 ULP is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 March 2018.

Is AU18 ULP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU18 ULP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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