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GY18 VCT

2018 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,169 mi
Last recorded75,169 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY18 VCT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 75,169 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 74,370 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 74,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 61,028 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 58,613 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 58,610 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 50,726 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 37,657 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/F

Fail 21 Jun 2021 37,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/r18-95w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted to N/S/F

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/r18-95w (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 VCT is a 2018 Ford Focus in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VCT, 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 VCT registered?

GY18 VCT is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is GY18 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY18 VCT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY18 VCT have outstanding finance?

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