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SF18 AVC

2018 Ford Journey

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,816 mi
Last recorded125,816 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Journey97,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF18 AVC
MakeFord
ModelJourney
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 125,816 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 117,359 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2024 117,359 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 117,348 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 109,097 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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 AVC is a 2018 Ford Journey in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 AVC registered?

SF18 AVC is a 2018 Ford Journey, first registered on 5 March 2018.

Is SF18 AVC safe to buy?

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