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HB02 SAM

2018 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,054 mi
Last recorded102,054 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHB02 SAM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 102,054 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 93,081 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 80,727 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 80,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 31 Mar 2022 57,223 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2021 38,098 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on windscreen at N/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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HB02 SAM is a 2018 Ford Focus in White 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 HB02 SAM, 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 HB02 SAM?

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What year was HB02 SAM registered?

HB02 SAM is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 April 2018.

Is HB02 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HB02 SAM 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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