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GK18 JOU

2018 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,266 mi
Last recorded71,266 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK18 JOU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 71,266 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Feb 2025 60,012 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 60,012 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 50,025 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 50,025 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 41,028 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 31,188 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

Fail 7 Mar 2022 31,188 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 21,023 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 JOU is a 2018 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JOU, 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

How do I check the history of GK18 JOU?

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What year was GK18 JOU registered?

GK18 JOU is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 2018.

Is GK18 JOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK18 JOU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GK18 JOU have outstanding finance?

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