MOT Status
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103,664 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under trays/covers fitted obstructing some component to be tested
Engine bay/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Rear Trailing arm rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Under trays/covers fitted obstructing some component to be tested
Engine bay/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Rear Trailing arm rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Under trays/covers fitted obstructing some component to be tested
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Engine bay/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Rear Trailing arm rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Under trays/covers fitted obstructing some component to be tested
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both scuffing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure very bad high spots (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both scuffing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine bay/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested
Gearbox oil leak
Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested
Engine bay/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested
Gearbox oil leak
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A18 GLV is a 2016 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 2016 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 48,156 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 A18 GLV, 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 10 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was A18 GLV registered?
A18 GLV is a 2016 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 May 2016.
Is A18 GLV safe to buy?
The MOT history for A18 GLV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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