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SF18 BDE

2018 Ford Journey

Blue Diesel 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

135,553 mi
Last recorded135,553 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Journey97,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF18 BDE
MakeFord
ModelJourney
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,500cc
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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 135,553 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 132,423 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 132,082 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to hole in exhaust pipe (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 113,839 miles

Exhaust tailpipe badly corroded.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various tiny stone chips in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 113,441 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm O/S/Rearmost seatbelt webbing holed, greater than 4mm. (7.1.2 (b))

Exhaust tailpipe badly corroded.

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various tiny stone chips in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 97,684 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 97,276 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt webbing significantly weakened Centre row (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Wheelchair seatbelt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 80,158 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed middle row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed of rear lower near anchorage (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 80,150 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed middle row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed of rear lower near anchorage (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 64,571 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 63,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 47,869 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Mar 2021 47,811 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Mar 2020 38,244 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 38,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 23,858 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 8,063 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 8,049 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2018 7,647 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Journey?

Based on 2,012 MOT tests across 215 vehicles.

76.8%
Pass Rate
22,520
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
215
On UK Roads
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SF18 BDE is a 2018 Ford Journey in Blue with a 1,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2018 Ford Journey models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 97,398 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Ford Journey typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 8 years old, this Ford Journey is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SF18 BDE registered?

SF18 BDE is a 2018 Ford Journey, first registered on 19 March 2018.

Is SF18 BDE safe to buy?

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