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AK68 FCE

2018 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,757 mi
Last recorded48,757 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK68 FCE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 48,757 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 40,636 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 40,635 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2023 35,143 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 30,292 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 25,587 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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AK68 FCE is a 2018 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,496cc petrol 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 AK68 FCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK68 FCE registered?

AK68 FCE is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 November 2018.

Is AK68 FCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK68 FCE 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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