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GLZ 7227

2000 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

166,519 mi
Last recorded166,519 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLZ 7227
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2012 166,519 miles

Both offside doors have temporary repair to bottom

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Sill covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 166,519 miles

Both offside doors have temporary repair to bottom

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Sill covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 155,455 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 155,414 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 155,260 miles

body corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2011 155,244 miles

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

body corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2010 144,212 miles

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

engine undercover fitted

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished

slight play ofsside steering rack

Pass 3 Aug 2009 129,384 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 129,378 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 118,191 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2007 104,758 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 104,758 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 86,215 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 66,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 7227 is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 7227, 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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GLZ 7227 is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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