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A14 XTJ

2018 Ford Focus

Purple Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,036 mi
Last recorded44,036 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 XTJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 44,036 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 44,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2024 38,919 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 27,391 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 16,263 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 14,204 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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A14 XTJ is a 2018 Ford Focus in Purple with a 1,496cc 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 A14 XTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A14 XTJ?

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What year was A14 XTJ registered?

A14 XTJ is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2018.

Is A14 XTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 XTJ 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.

Does A14 XTJ have outstanding finance?

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