2018 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · MK18 LHG
2018 Ford Focus (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 70,726 miles. MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,726 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MK18 LHG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 70,726 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MK18 LHG 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 (MK18 LHG) between September 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 August 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: Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Emissions unable to be completed High lambda reading (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
MK18 LHG Mileage History
- 19/09/202360,597 mi
- 06/09/202467,104 mi+6,507 mi
- 10/09/202569,457 mi+2,353 mi
- 24/08/202670,725 mi+1,268 mi
- 24/08/202670,726 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,456 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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