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GV18 CYF

2018 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,234 mi
Last recorded56,234 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV18 CYF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 56,234 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 56,234 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 51,241 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 47,636 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2024 47,628 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2023 43,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2022 37,508 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 28,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm, Bald on inner edge, worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm, worn on edges (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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GV18 CYF is a 2018 Ford Focus in Grey 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 GV18 CYF, 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.

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What year was GV18 CYF registered?

GV18 CYF is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is GV18 CYF safe to buy?

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