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AV13 CAB

2018 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,649 mi
Last recorded59,649 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 CAB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 59,649 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light on

engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view

Pass 2 Jan 2025 49,178 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view

tpms on

Pass 9 Jan 2024 38,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted dent in rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 38,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted dent in rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 28,859 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 17,928 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 8,603 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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AV13 CAB is a 2018 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV13 CAB, 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 AV13 CAB registered?

AV13 CAB is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 November 2018.

Is AV13 CAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV13 CAB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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