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GX18 VJM

2018 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,054 mi
Last recorded71,054 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX18 VJM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 Jul 2026 71,054 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2025 56,999 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 55,298 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn very low (just passed) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn very close to limit (nearside tyre just passed) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 44,725 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 36,904 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre edge. Not repairable

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation in lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 29,363 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 21,648 miles

Offside Front tyre has deep cut in tread

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 VJM is a 2018 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 VJM, 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 VJM registered?

GX18 VJM is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is GX18 VJM safe to buy?

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