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N555 GWS

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,519 mi
Last recorded132,519 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN555 GWS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 132,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside n/s mirror glass cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

drivers wing mirror held on by tape

no access to no rear seat belts

Pass 28 Aug 2018 103,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 103,484 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 101,973 miles

all four tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Aug 2016 101,384 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2015 98,638 miles

centre exhaust box corroded badly

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 18 Aug 2014 94,291 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 89,299 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 83,456 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Aug 2011 76,371 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 76,371 miles

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 72,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 72,663 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 66,064 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 59,324 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 53,471 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 53,446 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 46,354 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 38,642 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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N555 GWS is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N555 GWS, 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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N555 GWS is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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