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AY68 JYA

2018 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,569 mi
Last recorded49,569 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY68 JYA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 49,569 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 41,839 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 41,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 34,631 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 28,003 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 20,511 miles

front tyres worn low(3.0mm)and low inner

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 JYA is a 2018 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JYA, 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 JYA registered?

AY68 JYA is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 December 2018.

Is AY68 JYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY68 JYA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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