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AU18 WGN

2018 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,887 mi
Last recorded83,887 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU18 WGN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 83,887 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jan 2026 83,870 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also at legal limit 1.6 mm 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also near limit at 2mm 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall also damaged 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jan 2025 69,302 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 63,672 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 17 Feb 2023 51,477 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 40,700 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 40,700 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both. (Adjusted) (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 32,230 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 WGN is a 2018 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,498cc 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 WGN, 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 WGN registered?

AU18 WGN is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 March 2018.

Is AU18 WGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU18 WGN 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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