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AU68 XXM

2018 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,349 mi
Last recorded36,349 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU68 XXM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 36,349 miles

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

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

cat/ lambda slow to operate

splash shields fitted,unable to see under body etc

Pass 16 Sep 2024 30,558 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 30,558 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 28,925 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 28,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked, cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 26,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 22,618 miles

front tyre tread depth 3.5mm (LIMIT=1.6mm)

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 XXM is a 2018 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol 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 AU68 XXM, 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 AU68 XXM registered?

AU68 XXM is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 September 2018.

Is AU68 XXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU68 XXM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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