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V129 GLC

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,353 mi
Last recorded97,353 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV129 GLC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 97,353 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 96,655 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 96,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 95,302 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 95,302 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 93,774 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 91,983 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 91,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 90,183 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 88,358 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 88,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V129 GLC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V129 GLC, 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 V129 GLC registered?

V129 GLC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 January 2000.

Is V129 GLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V129 GLC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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