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GK18 DLD

2018 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,670 mi
Last recorded29,670 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK18 DLD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 29,670 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from off side drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 29,670 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from off side drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 27,201 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 24,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 21,274 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 18,684 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 16,378 miles

Misting of oil around gearbox

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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GK18 DLD is a 2018 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 GK18 DLD, 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 GK18 DLD registered?

GK18 DLD is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is GK18 DLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK18 DLD shows 7 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.

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