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GL68 TUJ

2018 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,951 mi
Last recorded78,951 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 78,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE Brake pad very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE Brake pad very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2025 78,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE Brake pad very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE Brake pad very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 68,246 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 59,885 miles

Rear tyres worn

Pass 6 Dec 2022 52,075 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 43,147 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 TUJ is a 2018 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TUJ, 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 TUJ registered?

GL68 TUJ is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 December 2018.

Is GL68 TUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL68 TUJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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