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GX68 KZE

2018 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,056 mi
Last recorded102,056 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX68 KZE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 102,056 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 86,108 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 71,482 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 71,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

n/s/r brake disc inner face scored from worn brake pad

Pass 30 Nov 2022 56,462 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 40,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 40,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (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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GX68 KZE is a 2018 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,499cc diesel 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 GX68 KZE, 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 GX68 KZE registered?

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

Is GX68 KZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX68 KZE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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