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GX68 VJL

2018 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,890 mi
Last recorded53,890 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX68 VJL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 53,890 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 53,890 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 2 wheel nuts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 42,273 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 42,229 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear bumper damaged

Slight corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Jul 2023 37,128 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2022 33,905 miles

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

Offside Rear bumper damage

Fail 1 Aug 2022 33,905 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 28,315 miles

Offside Front Slight damage & wear to outer tyre wall

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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GX68 VJL 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 GX68 VJL, 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 GX68 VJL registered?

GX68 VJL is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 September 2018.

Is GX68 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX68 VJL 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 GX68 VJL have outstanding finance?

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