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C23 PPO

2018 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

35,968 mi
Last recorded35,968 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 PPO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 35,968 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2025 111,884 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 32,581 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 98,223 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 27,980 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 27,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

battery warning light on

Pass 28 Mar 2024 95,445 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lamp unit missing and mirror casing broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 25,055 miles

corrroson nd pitting on rear brake discs friction surfaces

slight smear front wipers

Pass 30 Mar 2023 90,387 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 22,264 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 82,293 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 18,864 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 18,864 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 72,796 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 67,152 miles

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

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2019 48,704 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1. O/S AND N/S FRONT. 2. O/S AND N/S REAR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 48,699 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure N/S FRONT SPLITS IN WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1. O/S AND N/S FRONT. 2. O/S AND N/S REAR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S FRONT. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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C23 PPO is a 2018 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 C23 PPO, 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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C23 PPO is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 June 2018.

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