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AE68 WCD

2018 Ford Focus

Purple Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,580 mi
Last recorded24,580 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE68 WCD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 24,580 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 20,408 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 20,408 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 15,950 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 11,188 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 WCD is a 2018 Ford Focus in Purple with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WCD, 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 WCD registered?

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

Is AE68 WCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE68 WCD shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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