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GU18 MPO

2018 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,500 mi
Last recorded20,500 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU18 MPO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 20,500 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 18,409 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 16,444 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 14,408 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 12,434 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 10,190 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 10,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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 MPO is a 2018 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,498cc 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 GU18 MPO, 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 GU18 MPO registered?

GU18 MPO is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 March 2018.

Is GU18 MPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU18 MPO 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 GU18 MPO have outstanding finance?

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