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GX68 HWA

2018 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,915 mi
Last recorded64,915 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX68 HWA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 64,915 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 64,914 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 61,086 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 57,414 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 52,851 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 44,459 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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GX68 HWA is a 2018 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel 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 GX68 HWA, 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 GX68 HWA registered?

GX68 HWA is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2018.

Is GX68 HWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX68 HWA 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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