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GY18 ELX

2018 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

36,106 mi
Last recorded36,106 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY18 ELX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 36,106 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO FAIL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 35,434 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 35,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres are perishing.

Pass 10 Feb 2024 33,660 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 33,660 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Indicator repeater lens. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 27,378 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 27,378 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2022 21,951 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 21,951 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both front tyres are worn low (3mm).

Pass 12 Feb 2021 15,784 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 15,784 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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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GY18 ELX is a 2018 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GY18 ELX, 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 GY18 ELX registered?

GY18 ELX is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 May 2018.

Is GY18 ELX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY18 ELX shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY18 ELX have outstanding finance?

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