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GLZ 1718

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,877 mi
Last recorded89,877 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLZ 1718
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 89,877 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 85,689 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 85,688 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 77,275 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 77,250 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 67,798 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 63,679 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 63,604 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 52,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2007 52,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 49,009 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

water in rear number plate backing

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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GLZ 1718 is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 GLZ 1718, 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 GLZ 1718 registered?

GLZ 1718 is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is GLZ 1718 safe to buy?

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