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AY68 JVH

2018 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,756 mi
Last recorded107,756 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY68 JVH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 107,756 miles

Fuel tank heat shield insecure

Fail 27 Mar 2026 107,560 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested DUE TO DIP BEAM NOT WORKING (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative DUE TO DIP BEAM NOT WORKING (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2025 94,849 miles

Fuel tank heat shield insecure

Fail 8 Apr 2025 94,620 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel tank heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 82,195 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 66,869 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four worn close to wear indicators and cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 42,743 miles

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 JVH 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 AY68 JVH, 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 JVH registered?

AY68 JVH is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 December 2018.

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