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HF68 HWA

2018 Ford Focus

Purple Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,948 mi
Last recorded18,948 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF68 HWA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 18,948 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 16,616 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 14,340 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 11,065 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 8,774 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 8,774 miles

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

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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HF68 HWA is a 2018 Ford Focus in Purple with a 1,496cc 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 HF68 HWA, 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 HF68 HWA registered?

HF68 HWA is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 November 2018.

Is HF68 HWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF68 HWA 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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