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AE68 VMD

2018 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,072 mi
Last recorded62,072 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE68 VMD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 62,072 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 62,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 55,318 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 48,515 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 40,952 miles

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

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. OS Driveshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 28,682 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 19,636 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 VMD is a 2018 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VMD, 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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What year was AE68 VMD registered?

AE68 VMD is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2018.

Is AE68 VMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE68 VMD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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