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GCZ 5840

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,862 mi
Last recorded83,862 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCZ 5840
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2017 83,862 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/ inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 82,012 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

VEHICLE HAS GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION FORMING

Fail 21 Nov 2016 82,012 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXIBLE PIPE (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened SUSPENSION ARM (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened SUSPENSION ARM (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

VEHICLE HAS GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION FORMING

Pass 2 Dec 2015 78,293 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 78,293 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 76,354 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 73,124 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 69,621 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 66,876 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 64,190 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 59,269 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 54,731 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 50,582 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 50,582 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 41,924 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 36,993 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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GCZ 5840 is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 90,238 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GCZ 5840, 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 26 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GCZ 5840 registered?

GCZ 5840 is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is GCZ 5840 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCZ 5840 shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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