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AE68 VYL

2018 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,774 mi
Last recorded38,774 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE68 VYL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 38,774 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 34,877 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 31,118 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 26,080 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 19,637 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 19,637 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 14,333 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 VYL is a 2018 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,496cc 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 VYL, 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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How do I check the history of AE68 VYL?

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What year was AE68 VYL registered?

AE68 VYL is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 October 2018.

Is AE68 VYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE68 VYL 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.

Does AE68 VYL have outstanding finance?

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