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2018 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · WM18 BNL

WM18 BNL

2018 Ford Focus (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31/05/2018. Recorded mileage 54,324 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2018 · Bristol
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 30/05/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
54,324 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 30/05/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness with a consistently stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT test conducted on 14 May 2025 at 54,324 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, continuing a streak of clean passes across the previous five years. This consistency suggests the previous owners maintained the vehicle to a standard that avoided deferred mechanical repairs or recurring safety issues. The mileage pattern is typical for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,800 miles per year. Between the May 2021 test at 37,246 miles and the May 2025 test at 54,324 miles, the car covered 17,078 miles, indicating steady and predictable usage rather than long periods of neglect or heavy motorway commuting. This low-age mileage generally implies that mechanical components, such as the engine and suspension, should remain in good operational condition compared to high-mileage examples. While the record shows no historical faults, a buyer should still perform a physical inspection focusing on areas prone to age-related component degradation. Pay close attention to the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of perished rubber or cracking, as common on Focus models of this era. Check the brake discs for surface pitting or binding calipers, which can occur if the vehicle is driven infrequently. Additionally, inspect the underside for any early-stage structural corrosion to ensure the structural integrity remains as sound as the MOT history suggests.

WM18 BNL Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2025
  • 54,324 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
63
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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WM18 BNL Mileage History

  1. 13/05/202243,197 mi
  2. 12/05/202347,477 mi+4,280 mi
  3. 21/05/202451,396 mi+3,919 mi
  4. 14/05/202554,324 mi+2,928 mi

Average of roughly 3,704 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

WM18 BNL MOT History

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

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Ford Focus (WM18 BNL) between May 2022 and May 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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