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GU18 CJZ

2018 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,403 mi
Last recorded97,403 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU18 CJZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 97,403 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 88,582 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on inner edges NO CORDS TIME OF TEST advise tracking to be checked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 75,721 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 75,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre cut to cords in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 65,543 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 56,151 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 47,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear 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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GU18 CJZ is a 2018 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel 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 GU18 CJZ, 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 GU18 CJZ?

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What year was GU18 CJZ registered?

GU18 CJZ is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 March 2018.

Is GU18 CJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU18 CJZ 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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