2018 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · YH18 DBK
2018 Ford Focus (1.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 148,217 miles. MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,217 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.
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YH18 DBK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 148,217 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH18 DBK 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 (YH18 DBK) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 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: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
YH18 DBK Mileage History
- 18/08/202376,761 mi
- 18/08/202376,765 mi+4 mi
- 20/08/2024100,144 mi+23,379 mi
- 21/08/2025125,020 mi+24,876 mi
- 21/08/2026148,217 mi+23,197 mi
Average of roughly 23,753 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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