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AE68 VYC

2018 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,192 mi
Last recorded46,192 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE68 VYC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 46,192 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 41,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 20% remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 30%remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 38,303 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 38,302 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering locking device ineffective track rod end locking nut not in contact with track rod end and finger tight (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure has tears in side wall exposing chords and split in inner tread exposing chords 215/50r17 91w michelin primacy (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cut in inner edge of tread exposing chords 215/50r17 91w michelin primacy (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 30,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly damaged on the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split and covered in silicone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 24,241 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 15,856 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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 VYC is a 2018 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel 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 VYC, 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 VYC registered?

AE68 VYC is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 September 2018.

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The MOT history for AE68 VYC 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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