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GX18 VCA

2018 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,065 mi
Last recorded26,065 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX18 VCA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2026 26,065 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to ware limit on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 22,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn slightly on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn slightly on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 18,910 miles

Both rear tyres perishing slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2023 15,446 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 12,180 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 8,869 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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GX18 VCA is a 2018 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 GX18 VCA, 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 GX18 VCA registered?

GX18 VCA is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2018.

Is GX18 VCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX18 VCA shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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