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GY18 SYG

2018 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,528 mi
Last recorded71,528 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY18 SYG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 71,528 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 71,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 60,448 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 52,529 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 45,206 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 37,829 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 May 2021 28,092 miles

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

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

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

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 SYG is a 2018 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SYG, 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 SYG registered?

GY18 SYG is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 May 2018.

Is GY18 SYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY18 SYG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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