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GU18 WZA

2018 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,881 mi
Last recorded72,881 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU18 WZA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2025 72,881 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 69,652 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 66,290 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 51,232 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 46,024 miles

no coolant cap fitted

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 WZA is a 2018 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GU18 WZA, 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 WZA?

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What year was GU18 WZA registered?

GU18 WZA is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is GU18 WZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU18 WZA shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GU18 WZA have outstanding finance?

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