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AU68 HZV

2018 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

62,838 mi
Last recorded62,838 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU68 HZV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 62,838 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2025 62,809 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective Damaged, likely to cause injury (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 52,782 miles

Nearside Rear light damaged

Fail 24 Dec 2024 52,782 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 41,052 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light lens broken

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))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 31,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2022 31,810 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2021 22,759 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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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AU68 HZV is a 2018 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AU68 HZV, 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 AU68 HZV registered?

AU68 HZV is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 December 2018.

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