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HAL 153Y

2018 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,970 mi
Last recorded68,970 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAL 153Y
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 68,970 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 62,434 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 55,220 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 50,761 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 43,572 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 38,803 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 26,032 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 26,032 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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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HAL 153Y is a 2018 Ford Focus in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HAL 153Y, 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 HAL 153Y?

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What year was HAL 153Y registered?

HAL 153Y is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 January 2018.

Is HAL 153Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAL 153Y shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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