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AU18 GTF

2018 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,648 mi
Last recorded48,648 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU18 GTF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 48,648 miles

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

Front visibility poor to inspect front inner pads

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 43,342 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

unable to fully inspect under shield fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2025 43,313 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

unable to fully inspect under shield fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2024 36,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm/perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low outer edge/perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

unable to fully inspect under shield fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2024 36,643 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm/perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low outer edge/perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

unable to fully inspect under shield fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2023 30,002 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 23,794 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

unable to fully inspect under shields fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2021 18,634 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

unable to fully inspect under shields fitted

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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AU18 GTF is a 2018 Ford Focus in Black with a 2,261cc petrol 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 AU18 GTF, 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 AU18 GTF registered?

AU18 GTF is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2018.

Is AU18 GTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU18 GTF 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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