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AX18 JGU

2018 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,485 mi
Last recorded52,485 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX18 JGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 52,485 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall deep (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 46,803 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 46,803 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside ()

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative on dash (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 40,965 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside. ()

Fail 24 Apr 2024 40,965 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside. ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative on dash. (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 23 Apr 2023 37,422 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 May 2022 30,894 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 30,894 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 24,593 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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AX18 JGU is a 2018 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AX18 JGU, 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 AX18 JGU?

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What year was AX18 JGU registered?

AX18 JGU is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is AX18 JGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX18 JGU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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