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GX18 YJC

2018 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,307 mi
Last recorded42,307 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX18 YJC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 42,307 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mobile Phone Holder ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Front and Rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 38,732 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 35,581 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Mar 2023 30,410 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 27,040 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 27,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16/91VMitchlin (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2021 16,810 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 16,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ( Damage to the outer sidewall of the tyre. )Tyre also has a small bulge by the damage. failing test under section 5.2.3 (d) (ii) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 YJC is a 2018 Ford Focus in Blue 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 GX18 YJC, 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 YJC registered?

GX18 YJC is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is GX18 YJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX18 YJC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GX18 YJC have outstanding finance?

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