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L18 DFC

2026 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,154 mi
Last recorded43,154 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 DFC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2026
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 43,154 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 43,148 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Oct 2024 35,085 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 28,251 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 23,258 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 17,558 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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L18 DFC is a 2026 Ford Focus in Grey. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L18 DFC, 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 0 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L18 DFC registered?

L18 DFC is a 2026 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 March 2026.

Is L18 DFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L18 DFC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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