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The MOT for SJ18 LJF is valid and due for renewal on or before 11 April 2026.

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The recorded mileage for SJ18 LJF is 98,155 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is SJ18 LJF ULEZ compliant?

Yes, SJ18 LJF (FORD FOCUS) meets Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) standards and is exempt from daily ULEZ charges in London.

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2018 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · SJ18 LJF

SJ18 LJF

2018 Ford Focus (1.5L, diesel). First registered 05 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 98,155 miles. MOT expired on 11 Apr 2026.

Make & Model: FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin: 2018 · Glasgow
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 11 Apr 2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 98,155 mi
ULEZ Compliance: ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.5L
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SJ18 LJF Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 09/04/2026
98,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures

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SJ18 LJF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Ford Focus (SJ18 LJF) between March 2023 and April 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

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SJ18 LJF Mileage History

31/03/202366,386 mi
11/04/202473,856 mi+7,470 mi
12/04/202473,857 mi+1 mi
09/04/202585,476 mi+11,619 mi
09/04/202698,155 mi+12,679 mi

Average of roughly 10,500 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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/ 100 · Below Average

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