2018 Ford Journey 1.5L Diesel · SF18 AVM
2018 Ford Journey (1.5L, diesel). First registered 21 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 145,919 miles. MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD JOURNEY
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,919 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SF18 AVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 145,919 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SF18 AVM 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 Journey (SF18 AVM) between February 2025 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))”; “Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))”.
SF18 AVM Mileage History
- 17/02/2025117,003 mi
- 16/02/2026136,693 mi+19,690 mi
- 17/02/2026136,793 mi+100 mi
- 17/08/2026145,919 mi+9,126 mi
- 17/08/2026145,919 mi
Average of roughly 19,342 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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