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A13 OWY

2018 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

54,538 mi
Last recorded54,538 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 OWY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 54,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2025 92,159 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 92,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 45,774 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 89,614 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 89,614 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 32,111 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 87,585 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 87,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 29,047 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 86,007 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 86,001 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 25,338 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2021 83,973 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 18,765 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 82,256 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 78,860 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (all) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2018 75,626 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 70,995 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 68,475 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 64,823 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 59,140 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 54,356 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 48,467 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 42,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OWY is a 2018 Ford Focus in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 OWY, 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 OWY registered?

A13 OWY is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 May 2018.

Is A13 OWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 OWY shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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