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GO18 RED

2018 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 2261cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,877 mi
Last recorded23,877 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGO18 RED
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,261cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 23,877 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 23,555 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 23,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 16,942 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 15,643 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 13,910 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 11,853 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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GO18 RED is a 2018 Ford Focus in Red with a 2,261cc 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 GO18 RED, 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 GO18 RED?

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What year was GO18 RED registered?

GO18 RED is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 April 2018.

Is GO18 RED safe to buy?

The MOT history for GO18 RED 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.

Does GO18 RED have outstanding finance?

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