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FORD FOCUS2018 · 2.0L PETROL

DA18 AAJ

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 63,878 miles recorded, this GREY 2018 FORD FOCUS runs on PETROL with a 1999cc engine. MOT is currently valid and tax is up to date.

MOT
Valid
Expires 15/04/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/06/2027
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2018
Engine
1999cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having passed its most recent MOT on April 10 2026 at 63,878 miles with no defects recorded. This indicates that the car currently meets all legal UK safety standards. While a failure occurred in April 2025 at 50,785 miles, the immediate re-pass just two days later suggests the owner was proactive in addressing necessary repairs to return the vehicle to road. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical usage for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles annually. Between April 2023 at 26,691 miles and March 2024 at 39,501 miles, the car covered 12,810 miles, followed by a similar increase of 24,377 miles over the subsequent two years leading to the 2026 test. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which helps prevent seals from drying or components from seizing. Given the clean records of the last three tests, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that naturally wear at this mileage bracket. At nearly 64,000 miles, it is prudent to inspect the condition of suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of cracking, as these often begin to degrade after eight years. Additionally, check the brake discs for uneven wear or binding calipers, although the MOT history does not flag any recurring issues. A visual check of the chassis for structural rust remains a standard precaution to ensure the long-term integrity of the Focus remains sound.

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78
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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

MOT data last updated: 6/22/2026, 3:11:22 PM

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having passed its most recent MOT on April 10 2026 at 63,878 miles with no defects recorded. This indicates that the car currently meets all legal UK safety standards. While a failure occurred in April 2025 at 50,785 miles, the immediate re-pass just two days later suggests the owner was proactive in addressing necessary repairs to return the vehicle to road. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical usage for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles annually. Between April 2023 at 26,691 miles and March 2024 at 39,501 miles, the car covered 12,810 miles, followed by a similar increase of 24,377 miles over the subsequent two years leading to the 2026 test. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which helps prevent seals from drying or components from seizing. Given the clean records of the last three tests, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that naturally wear at this mileage bracket. At nearly 64,000 miles, it is prudent to inspect the condition of suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of cracking, as these often begin to degrade after eight years. Additionally, check the brake discs for uneven wear or binding calipers, although the MOT history does not flag any recurring issues. A visual check of the chassis for structural rust remains a standard precaution to ensure the long-term integrity of the Focus remains sound.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2018 Ford Focus (DA18 AAJ) has a recorded MOT history spanning from April 2023 to April 2026, with 5 MOT tests on record.

With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 4 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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