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GL68 VJA

2018 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,414 mi
Last recorded67,414 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL68 VJA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 67,414 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 59,111 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 59,073 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 46,475 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 46,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 37,138 miles

bonnet poor to open

Fail 6 Dec 2022 37,121 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

bonnet poor to open

Pass 6 Dec 2021 27,225 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 VJA 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 62.5%.

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 VJA, 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 VJA registered?

GL68 VJA is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 December 2018.

Is GL68 VJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL68 VJA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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