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GN18 UWL

2018 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,221 mi
Last recorded47,221 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN18 UWL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 47,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 45,609 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear outer seats, also preventing full inspection of centre seatbelt ()

Pass 8 Mar 2024 44,983 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 44,981 miles

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 3 Mar 2023 42,940 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively sticking (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 39,012 miles

Uneven tread wear on rear tyres

Pass 19 Feb 2021 32,055 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 32,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 32,055 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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GN18 UWL is a 2018 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UWL, 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 GN18 UWL registered?

GN18 UWL is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is GN18 UWL safe to buy?

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