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GU68 AVE

2018 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,941 mi
Last recorded79,941 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU68 AVE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 79,941 miles

bonnet release becoming stiff

Fail 10 Oct 2025 79,941 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin not fully visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

bonnet release becoming stiff

Pass 15 Oct 2024 67,371 miles

front inner brake pads appear worn

rear brake discs becoming corroded

rear brake pads worn close to limit

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 30 Oct 2023 53,400 miles

Rear brake pads becoming worn but not fully visible

Pass 12 Oct 2022 32,767 miles

Front both tyres starting to perish

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear nail in tyre (not repairable and leaking

Rear brake pads becoming worn but not fully visible

Pass 29 Oct 2021 18,950 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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GU68 AVE is a 2018 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GU68 AVE, 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 GU68 AVE registered?

GU68 AVE is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 October 2018.

Is GU68 AVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU68 AVE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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