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GU18 WWA

2018 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,752 mi
Last recorded86,752 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU18 WWA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 86,752 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 79,042 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread close to excess (0.1 (b))

clutch pedal sticking down sometimes

Fail 2 Jun 2025 79,042 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread close to excess (0.1 (b))

clutch pedal sticking down sometimes

Pass 20 May 2024 65,070 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and Nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside ; 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Body panel damage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2023 48,217 miles

Nearside Front body panels damaged

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 May 2023 48,217 miles

Nearside Front body panels damaged

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2022 37,753 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2021 26,654 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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GU18 WWA is a 2018 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WWA, 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 WWA registered?

GU18 WWA is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is GU18 WWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU18 WWA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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