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GLZ 5495

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,150 mi
Last recorded113,150 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLZ 5495
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 113,150 miles

Both outer sills covered by plastic trims not allowing inspection of sills.

Coolant level low.

Damage to O/S/R door.

Exhaust front pipe corroded.

Exhaust front pipe/centre section joint heavily corroded.

Fuel filler and breather pipe corroded.

N/S/F wiper blade split.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S door mirror secured by tape.

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Slight bind O/S/R brake.

Various steering and suspension components corroded.

Vehicle only just managed to pass emissions test

Fail 9 Jan 2013 113,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Both outer sills covered by plastic trims not allowing inspection of sills.

Coolant level low.

Damage to O/S/R door.

Exhaust front pipe corroded.

Exhaust front pipe/centre section joint heavily corroded.

Fuel filler and breather pipe corroded.

N/S/F wiper blade split.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/S door mirror secured by tape.

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Sat Nav cradle removed from wind screen prior to test.

Slight bind O/S/R brake.

Various steering and suspension components corroded.

Vehicle only just managed to pass emissions test

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 5495 is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 5495, 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.

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What year was GLZ 5495 registered?

GLZ 5495 is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 September 2000.

Is GLZ 5495 safe to buy?

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