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2018 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · MS64 APR

MS64 APR

2018 Ford Focus (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 55,604 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2018 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 28 Apr 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
Recorded Mileage
55,604 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 28 Apr 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Nov 2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2018
Engine
1999cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a positive maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted on 19 April 2025 at 47,215 miles passed with no recorded defects, indicating that the car currently meets all minimum safety and environmental standards. This follows a period of clean passes since 2022, suggesting that the previous owners have maintained the vehicle to a consistent standard without recurring mechanical failures or structural degradation. At 47,215 miles over eight years, this Ford Focus has averaged approximately 5,900 miles per year, which is significantly below the national average for a passenger car. This low usage typically results in less wear on high-stress components like the engine and drivetrain. However, the mileage data shows a notable gap between April 2023 and April 2024 where the vehicle covered 7,160 miles in a single year. The failure on 24 April 2024 at 39,762 miles, immediately followed by a pass the following day, suggests a minor and easily rectifiable consumable item—such as a light bulb, wiper blade, or minor-related component-related component caused the initial failure. Because the MOT history is remarkably clean, a buyer should focus physical inspection on issues associated with low-mileage vehicles. Cars that sit frequently can cause rubber-based components like suspension bushes and tyres to dry rot or crack rather than wear out. Inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion or pitting, as infrequent use often leads to rust build-up on the rotors. Given the lack of historical advisories for structural rust or fluid leaks, the vehicle appears to be a well-cared-for example of its model.
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MS64 APR Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2026
  • 55,604 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)

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MS64 APR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Sept 2026, 07:23
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 (MS64 APR) between April 2023 and April 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 18 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: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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ADVISORY

MS64 APR Mileage History

  1. 22/04/202332,602 mi
  2. 24/04/202439,762 mi+7,160 mi
  3. 25/04/202439,762 mi
  4. 19/04/202547,215 mi+7,453 mi
  5. 18/04/202655,604 mi+8,389 mi

Average of roughly 7,694 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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