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AE68 WCV

2018 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,490 mi
Last recorded95,490 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE68 WCV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 95,490 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 95,489 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

rear heatshield loose

Pass 29 Aug 2024 85,287 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 64,372 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 45,254 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))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 27,850 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 WCV is a 2018 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WCV, 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 WCV?

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What year was AE68 WCV registered?

AE68 WCV is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2018.

Is AE68 WCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE68 WCV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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