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AE68 PDK

2018 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,569 mi
Last recorded40,569 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE68 PDK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 40,569 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear corroded on surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 37,798 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 36,980 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 32,994 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet release poor

Pass 9 Sep 2021 24,927 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 24,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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AE68 PDK is a 2018 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc 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 AE68 PDK, 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 AE68 PDK?

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What year was AE68 PDK registered?

AE68 PDK is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 September 2018.

Is AE68 PDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE68 PDK 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.

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