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AE68 WGZ

2018 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,211 mi
Last recorded89,211 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE68 WGZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 89,211 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 85,306 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 85,305 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nuts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nuts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 57,817 miles

horn not working in all positions

Fail 19 Feb 2024 57,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

horn not working in all positions

Pass 9 Feb 2023 35,483 miles

horn only working on 1 position on steering wheel

Fail 8 Feb 2023 35,483 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

horn only working on 1 position on steering wheel

Pass 15 Feb 2022 13,506 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 13,433 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 WGZ is a 2018 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WGZ, 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 WGZ registered?

AE68 WGZ is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 September 2018.

Is AE68 WGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE68 WGZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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