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H8 DML

2018 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,335 mi
Last recorded26,335 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 DML
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 26,335 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 23,184 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 19,879 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 19,879 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 19,867 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 16,091 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 10,823 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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H8 DML 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 H8 DML, 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

How do I check the history of H8 DML?

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What year was H8 DML registered?

H8 DML is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 October 2018.

Is H8 DML safe to buy?

The MOT history for H8 DML 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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