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GU68 AXK

2018 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,496 mi
Last recorded54,496 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU68 AXK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 54,496 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 54,473 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 47,429 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 38,779 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 30,335 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 30,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 21,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also deep cut in outer side wall (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 also cracking on outer 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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GU68 AXK is a 2018 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AXK, 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 AXK registered?

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

Is GU68 AXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU68 AXK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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