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SF18 SJX

2018 Ford Journey

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

153,487 mi
Last recorded153,487 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Journey97,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF18 SJX
MakeFord
ModelJourney
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 153,487 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 29 May 2025 153,411 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main ( bye tank ) (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 12 Apr 2025 153,115 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 148,816 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 148,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 135,989 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 135,989 miles

Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 127,664 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 103,694 miles

rear washers inop

Fail 4 Aug 2021 103,692 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated handle broken (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

rear washers inop

Pass 31 Jul 2020 86,268 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 80,267 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 72,110 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 SJX is a 2018 Ford Journey in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SJX registered?

SF18 SJX is a 2018 Ford Journey, first registered on 23 August 2018.

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