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9896 AT

2018 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,331 mi
Last recorded62,331 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration9896 AT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 62,331 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front scrubbing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear trail arm bush splitting.

Fail 10 Mar 2025 62,331 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front scrubbing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear trail arm bush splitting.

Pass 7 Mar 2024 52,014 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 43,789 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 34,034 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 25,492 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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9896 AT is a 2018 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 36,698 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 9896 AT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 8 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 9896 AT registered?

9896 AT is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 March 2018.

Is 9896 AT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9896 AT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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