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AO68 FGE

2018 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,587 mi
Last recorded92,587 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO68 FGE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 92,587 miles

Central Front Lower windscreen has small crack/chip. Not affecting drivers view.

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

Nearside Front track rod has play.

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lense is broken. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 92,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Lower windscreen has small crack/chip. Not affecting drivers view.

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

Nearside Front track rod has play.

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lense is broken. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 76,813 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 56,582 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 42,561 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

unable to fully inspect under shields fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2021 42,542 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

unable to fully inspect under shield fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2021 42,542 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

unable to fully inspect under shield fitted

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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AO68 FGE is a 2018 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO68 FGE, 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 AO68 FGE registered?

AO68 FGE is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 September 2018.

Is AO68 FGE safe to buy?

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