2021 SEAT Ateca FR Sport TSI EVO S-A 1.5L Petrol · AJ13 ACJ
2021 SEAT Ateca FR Sport TSI EVO S-A (1.5L, petrol). First registered 18 Mar 2021. MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT ATECA FR SPORT TSI EVO S-A
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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AJ13 ACJ Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT valid until 17/03/2027
- Taxed until 01/02/2027
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MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Our Verdict
This 2018 Ford Focus is a reasonable buy for a budget-conscious motorist, but the 2023 MOT failure shows it has had some neglect around tyres and brakes. With four subsequent passes and no defects in the last two tests, it is currently roadworthy but warrants a careful pre-purchase inspection.
Before committing, ask the seller for proof that the June 2023 failures were properly fixed — the near-side front tyre, rear brake pads, heat shield and windscreen should all have been attended to, and the retest pass suggests they were. Confirm the service history covers the 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine, as these units benefit from timely oil and cambelt interval changes even though no model-wide failure data is supplied here. Use the recorded defects to negotiate; a fresh set of rear tyres or a brake inspection receipt would add peace of mind given the earlier 'wearing thin' note.
The 999cc three-cylinder petrol engine in this Focus typically delivers good fuel economy for a hatchback, though exact figures are not in the provided data. As a 2018 petrol with sub-100g/km emissions likely, road tax should be in the lower bands, and insurance for a standard Focus is usually modest. Based on the mileage and age, budget around £700-£900 per year for fuel, tax, insurance and routine maintenance such as tyres and servicing.
Pay close attention to the tyres all round — the 2023 failure cited a near-side front below 1.6mm and both rear tyres cracking or perishing, so verify current tread and sidewall condition even though the 2025 test recorded no defects. Check the front under-bonnet heat shield is secure, as it was noted loose and rattling at 64,465 miles, and inspect the rear brake pads for wear given the earlier 'wearing thin both sides' advisory. Examine the windscreen for any lingering chips or damage from the 2023 advisory, and confirm the 1.0-litre engine starts cleanly with no warning lights.
The vehicle is an 82,926-mile grey 2018 Ford Focus 1.0-litre petrol, first registered in March 2018, with a generally clean recent MOT record. It failed its June 2023 test at 64,465 miles due to a worn near-side front tyre, loose heat shield, cracked rear tyres, thin rear brake pads and a chipped windscreen, but all issues were addressed and it passed the same day. Annual mileage of roughly 6,000-8,000 miles is in line with typical use for a seven-year-old family hatchback, and no aggregate model reliability data is available to compare against.
No aggregate MOT reliability data was available for the Ford Focus to assess common failure patterns across the model range.
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MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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