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2018 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · BU18 VFJ

BU18 VFJ

2018 Ford Focus (1.5L, diesel). First registered 19 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 94,324 miles. MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2018 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 10 Dec 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
94,324 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
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Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official 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.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 10 Dec 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2018
Engine
1499cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness based on its consistent MOT history. The most recent test conducted on 11 December 2025 at 94,324 miles passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This clean record across the last five tests indicates that the previous owners have maintained a proactive approach to repairs, as no mechanical failures or structural weaknesses have been flagged by the tester in several years. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,800 miles per year. There is a notable increase in usage between April 2023 at 64,958 miles and July 2024 at 84,679 miles, where the car covered nearly 20,000 miles in just fifteen months. However, the frequency of testing has increased, with 760 miles recorded between the July and December 2025 tests suggesting the vehicle is currently being used at a regular basis rather than sitting for long periods. While the record shows no recurring advisories, a buyer should still focus on high-wear components typical of a Focus nearing the 100,000-mile mark. Inspect the physical condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of cracking, as these often degrade shortly after a clean MOT pass. Given the recent mileage, check the brake discs for thinning and inspect the calipers for potential binding to ensure the clean MOT history reflects the actual mechanical state of the braking system.

BU18 VFJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
  • 94,324 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
78
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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BU18 VFJ Mileage History

  1. 06/04/202364,958 mi
  2. 04/04/202481,583 mi+16,625 mi
  3. 23/07/202484,679 mi+3,096 mi
  4. 10/07/202593,563 mi+8,884 mi
  5. 11/12/202594,324 mi+761 mi

Average of roughly 10,946 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

BU18 VFJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Sept 2026, 08:59
MOT Analysis

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 (BU18 VFJ) between April 2023 and December 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 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.

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ADVISORY