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GR53 ALF

2018 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,630 mi
Last recorded49,630 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 ALF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 49,630 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2025 92,097 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 92,095 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 45,443 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 86,044 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 43,053 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 39,831 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 83,701 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 37,901 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 81,159 miles

Nearside Rear outer door handle damaged but still opens and closes

Pass 21 Jan 2021 36,008 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 78,575 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 78,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 73,352 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 67,370 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 61,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2016 56,138 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 48,061 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 45,278 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 36,918 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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GR53 ALF is a 2018 Ford Focus in White with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GR53 ALF, 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 GR53 ALF registered?

GR53 ALF is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2018.

Is GR53 ALF safe to buy?

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