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S21 GLD

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,815 mi
Last recorded113,815 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS21 GLD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2011 113,815 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

noted, some accident damage at the n/s front, wing and bumper.

the o/s and n/s rear shock absorber dust covers are loose

Pass 8 Dec 2011 113,815 miles

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

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

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

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

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

noted, some accident damage at the n/s front, wing and bumper.

the o/s and n/s rear shock absorber dust covers are loose

Fail 26 Nov 2011 113,808 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

noted, some accident damage at the n/s front, wing and bumper.

the o/s and n/s rear shock absorber dust covers are loose

Pass 18 Dec 2010 101,291 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 101,258 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 81,670 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 69,291 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 61,365 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 51,795 miles

offside and nearside front and rear steel brake pipes light corrosion.

Fail 8 Sep 2006 51,708 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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S21 GLD is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S21 GLD, 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 S21 GLD registered?

S21 GLD is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 September 2000.

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