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GY18 XPF

2018 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,820 mi
Last recorded55,820 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Focus36,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY18 XPF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 55,820 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 55,820 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 46,100 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front wipers smearing lightly

Fail 31 Dec 2024 46,100 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front wipers smearing lightly

Pass 3 Jan 2024 36,855 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 36,855 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 26,497 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 26,493 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 18,805 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2022 18,804 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside + offside (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays fitted

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 XPF is a 2018 Ford Focus in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XPF, 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 XPF registered?

GY18 XPF is a 2018 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is GY18 XPF safe to buy?

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