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GY18 RUC

2018 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,301 mi
Last recorded99,301 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY18 RUC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 99,301 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 85,468 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 78,041 miles

Nearside Front Wheel is slightly distorted on inner rim

Offside Front Tyre is worn very low on very inner edge

Fail 5 Jun 2023 78,041 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel is slightly distorted on inner rim

Offside Front Tyre is worn very low on very inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2022 67,307 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 67,307 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 58,428 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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GY18 RUC is a 2018 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RUC, 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 GY18 RUC registered?

GY18 RUC is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 May 2018.

Is GY18 RUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY18 RUC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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