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SF18 AVO

2018 Ford Journey

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

191,253 mi
Last recorded191,253 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Journey97,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF18 AVO
MakeFord
ModelJourney
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 191,253 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 191,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 171,763 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 146,790 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 146,587 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Brake hose securing bolt missing allowing hose to rub on strut. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 121,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 94,154 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 94,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 65,385 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 53,330 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 26,787 miles

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 AVO is a 2018 Ford Journey in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF18 AVO registered?

SF18 AVO is a 2018 Ford Journey, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is SF18 AVO safe to buy?

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