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GY18 XLP

2018 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,876 mi
Last recorded43,876 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY18 XLP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 43,876 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 42,270 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 39,202 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 36,849 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Pass 30 Nov 2021 32,781 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 28,621 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 28,620 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 XLP is a 2018 Ford Focus in Silver with a 999cc petrol 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 XLP, 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 XLP registered?

GY18 XLP is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 June 2018.

Is GY18 XLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY18 XLP 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.

Does GY18 XLP have outstanding finance?

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