2018 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · J5 FME
2018 Ford Focus (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 48,729 miles. MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2018
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,729 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J5 FME Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 48,729 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J5 FME 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 (J5 FME) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
J5 FME Mileage History
- 19/04/202335,969 mi
- 22/04/202439,186 mi+3,217 mi
- 10/04/202542,811 mi+3,625 mi
- 21/04/202648,729 mi+5,918 mi
- 21/04/202648,729 mi
Average of roughly 4,245 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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