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SF18 AUW

2018 Ford Journey

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,822 mi
Last recorded198,822 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Journey97,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF18 AUW
MakeFord
ModelJourney
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 198,822 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both seats (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear bump stop loose.

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 198,547 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both seats (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear bump stop loose.

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 173,876 miles

Central Rear exhaust mount a little deteriorated

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front coolant level on minimum mark

Pass 15 Jan 2025 169,991 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed middle row. (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 148,735 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed middle row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 147,776 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed middle row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 118,855 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged 2nd and 3rd row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 118,621 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged 3rd row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged 2nd and 3rd row (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 86,139 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 86,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 58,369 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 58,369 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 42,070 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 22,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin + o/s/r inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 22,881 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin + o/s/r inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

How Reliable is the Ford Journey?

Based on 2,012 MOT tests across 215 vehicles.

76.8%
Pass Rate
22,520
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
215
On UK Roads
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SF18 AUW is a 2018 Ford Journey in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2018 Ford Journey models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 97,398 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Ford Journey typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 8 years old, this Ford Journey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SF18 AUW registered?

SF18 AUW is a 2018 Ford Journey, first registered on 28 March 2018.

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