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GL68 TLV

2018 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,180 mi
Last recorded81,180 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL68 TLV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 81,180 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 79,146 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 62,915 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 62,915 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2023 54,006 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 54,006 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 46,916 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 40,333 miles

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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GL68 TLV is a 2018 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc 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 GL68 TLV, 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 GL68 TLV registered?

GL68 TLV is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 December 2018.

Is GL68 TLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL68 TLV 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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