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GN18 MDY

2018 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,671 mi
Last recorded53,671 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN18 MDY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 53,671 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 49,952 miles

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

ns door indecator fixed with tape

Pass 19 Mar 2024 42,405 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Mar 2023 33,531 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2022 25,864 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 25,522 miles

Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 19,769 miles

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

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

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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GN18 MDY is a 2018 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GN18 MDY, 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 GN18 MDY?

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What year was GN18 MDY registered?

GN18 MDY is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 2018.

Is GN18 MDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN18 MDY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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