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GN68 YJL

2018 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,088 mi
Last recorded32,088 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN68 YJL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 32,088 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 27,428 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 27,316 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 20,988 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (strong advise) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to fully check rear seat belts due to dog cover

Pass 6 Sep 2021 11,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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GN68 YJL is a 2018 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GN68 YJL, 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 GN68 YJL?

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What year was GN68 YJL registered?

GN68 YJL is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2018.

Is GN68 YJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN68 YJL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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