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SF68 JOU

2018 Ford Journey

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,710 mi
Last recorded218,710 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Journey97,398 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF68 JOU
MakeFord
ModelJourney
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 218,710 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 218,710 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 189,084 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front cv joint wear

Offside Front tyre rubbing on inner arch

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 189,084 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front cv joint wear

Offside Front tyre rubbing on inner arch

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 168,320 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 138,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 113,428 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 85,257 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 85,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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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SF68 JOU is a 2018 Ford Journey in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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.

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What year was SF68 JOU registered?

SF68 JOU is a 2018 Ford Journey, first registered on 7 September 2018.

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