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AE68 SWY

2018 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,530 mi
Last recorded70,530 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE68 SWY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2025 70,530 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 60,701 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 49,287 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre starting to go out of shape, 2056016. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 37,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong advice tyre badly perished on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong advice tyre badly perished on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 29,011 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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AE68 SWY is a 2018 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AE68 SWY, 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 SWY?

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What year was AE68 SWY registered?

AE68 SWY is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 2018.

Is AE68 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE68 SWY shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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