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AY18 XYT

2018 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,759 mi
Last recorded82,759 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY18 XYT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 82,759 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 82,759 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 73,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slight cut in tread and is perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 65,515 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 53,068 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 53,032 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 40,869 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 40,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 28,424 miles

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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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AY18 XYT 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 AY18 XYT, 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 AY18 XYT registered?

AY18 XYT is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2018.

Is AY18 XYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY18 XYT 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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