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GL68 TPY

2018 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,612 mi
Last recorded87,612 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL68 TPY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 87,612 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 26 Mar 2026 87,612 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 79,478 miles

Front Wipers smearing.

Fail 31 Mar 2025 79,475 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wipers smearing.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On legal limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 75,983 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 67,330 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 54,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/60/16 92v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover&under tray 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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GL68 TPY is a 2018 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TPY, 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.

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What year was GL68 TPY registered?

GL68 TPY is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 December 2018.

Is GL68 TPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL68 TPY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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