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AV18 XBP

2018 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,997 mi
Last recorded83,997 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV18 XBP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 83,997 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 81,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 78,536 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 73,442 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 63,155 miles

near side front fog lamp damaged

off side rear tyre tread miss-shaped

Fail 27 May 2022 63,155 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/side (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low o/side (4.1.2 (a))

Seat belt not functioning as intended c/rear (7.1.2 (c))

near side front fog lamp damaged

off side rear tyre tread miss-shaped

Pass 28 May 2021 45,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2021 45,966 miles

Headlamp aim too low n s (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low o s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake excessively fluctuating o s r (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake lagging in operation n s r (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake lagging in operation o s r (1.2.1 (d))

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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AV18 XBP is a 2018 Ford Focus in Blue with a 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 AV18 XBP, 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 AV18 XBP registered?

AV18 XBP is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is AV18 XBP safe to buy?

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