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HB04 MJB

2018 Ford Focus

Purple Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,018 mi
Last recorded44,018 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHB04 MJB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2025 44,018 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Thickness is 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Thickness is 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 37,622 miles

note tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Dec 2023 28,589 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 20,174 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut in sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 14,057 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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HB04 MJB is a 2018 Ford Focus in Purple with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HB04 MJB, 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 HB04 MJB registered?

HB04 MJB is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 December 2018.

Is HB04 MJB safe to buy?

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