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GLZ 8980

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Other 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,532 mi
Last recorded74,532 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLZ 8980
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2024 74,532 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 74,272 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 74,012 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 73,929 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 71,708 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 69,553 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 69,447 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 66,734 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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GLZ 8980 is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 8980, 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

How do I check the history of GLZ 8980?

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What year was GLZ 8980 registered?

GLZ 8980 is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is GLZ 8980 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLZ 8980 shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GLZ 8980 have outstanding finance?

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