2018 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · XX55 ABE
2018 Ford Focus (1.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 104,944 miles. MOT valid until 14 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,944 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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XX55 ABE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2026
- 104,944 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
XX55 ABE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Ford Focus (XX55 ABE) between July 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 17 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
XX55 ABE Mileage History
- 07/07/202238,860 mi
- 03/07/202351,237 mi+12,377 mi
- 07/05/202461,928 mi+10,691 mi
- 02/05/202571,936 mi+10,008 mi
- 16/05/2026104,944 mi+33,008 mi
Average of roughly 17,132 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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