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AY68 HZC

2018 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,856 mi
Last recorded61,856 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY68 HZC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 61,856 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 51,852 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 50,804 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 47,857 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 45,684 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 45,684 miles

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached wheel arch liner front undertray missing (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached wheel arch liner front undertray missing (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2022 45,677 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 36,367 miles

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

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

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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AY68 HZC is a 2018 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY68 HZC, 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 AY68 HZC registered?

AY68 HZC is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 December 2018.

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The MOT history for AY68 HZC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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