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AE68 WHX

2018 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,509 mi
Last recorded69,509 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 69,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads approximately 3.5mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads approximately 4mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 65,289 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 57,683 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2024 57,682 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 44,973 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 33,363 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 23,934 miles

Engine bay covers and under-trays fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2021 23,934 miles

Engine bay covers and under-trays fitted

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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 WHX is a 2018 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WHX, 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 WHX registered?

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

Is AE68 WHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE68 WHX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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