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A13 OJV

2018 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,935 mi
Last recorded89,935 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 OJV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 89,935 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 78,543 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 72,706 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened torsion bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted alloy wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 72,415 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened link rod bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Torsion bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened torsion bar bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened shock absorber mounting bolt Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened torsion bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted alloy wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 58,540 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 52,314 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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A13 OJV is a 2018 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 A13 OJV, 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 A13 OJV registered?

A13 OJV is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 June 2018.

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