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A1 KBE

2018 Ford Focus

Yellow Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

61,448 mi
Last recorded61,448 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 KBE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 61,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 123,135 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 57,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 115,305 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 52,221 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 52,221 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 107,958 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 38,089 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 34,467 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 97,705 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 26,330 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 87,406 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 87,404 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet not opening under bonnet checks not done (3.1 (c))

Front Exhaust system insecure mount snapped by flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 85,337 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 78,576 miles

Nearside Front door mirror indicator cover missing

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 68,999 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 61,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 531,123 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 53,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2015 45,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 38,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2013 33,294 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2012 27,922 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 25,123 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 17,617 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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A1 KBE is a 2018 Ford Focus in Yellow with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A1 KBE, 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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A1 KBE is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 July 2018.

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