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HEZ 5826

2018 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,368 mi
Last recorded83,368 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEZ 5826
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 83,368 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 83,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 66,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 78,400 miles

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

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

timing chain worn

Pass 26 Aug 2024 50,169 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 66,020 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 63,538 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 63,538 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 63,538 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 38,529 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 33,459 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 53,113 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 39,573 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 28,441 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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HEZ 5826 is a 2018 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HEZ 5826, 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

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What year was HEZ 5826 registered?

HEZ 5826 is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 January 2018.

Is HEZ 5826 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEZ 5826 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HEZ 5826 have outstanding finance?

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