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HF68 PLV

2018 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,608 mi
Last recorded72,608 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF68 PLV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 72,608 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 68,110 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2025 68,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2024 57,129 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 46,597 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 46,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 36,658 miles

Nearside Rear tyre very slightly worn uneven, advise only

Offside Rear tyre very slightly worn uneven, advise only

rear pads getting low, unable to see inner pad wear, advise

Pass 13 Jul 2021 22,673 miles

Offside 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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HF68 PLV is a 2018 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PLV, 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 PLV registered?

HF68 PLV is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2018.

Is HF68 PLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF68 PLV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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