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AY68 HZG

2018 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,632 mi
Last recorded103,632 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 103,632 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on uneven and nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 91,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 2nail in the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 91,405 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both side head lamp not working (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 2nail in the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 79,916 miles

test able items covered by under trays

Fail 4 Nov 2024 79,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge lowest tread 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

test able items covered by under trays

Pass 24 Oct 2023 65,305 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 49,985 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 37,886 miles

Nearside Front NSF tyre worn close to wear limit

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 HZG 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 75%.

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 AY68 HZG, 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 AY68 HZG registered?

AY68 HZG is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 December 2018.

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