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V138 GCK

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

111,260 mi
Last recorded111,260 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV138 GCK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 111,260 miles

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

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

o/s / n/s outer sills not clearly visible due to covers fitted

o/s rear tie bar corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2016 111,230 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

o/s / n/s outer sills not clearly visible due to covers fitted

o/s rear tie bar corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2015 104,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

all coil springs corroded

brake pipes greased

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

oil leak around gearbox area

outer sills not clearly visible

rear suspension components corroded

sligfht corrosion on rear inner wheel arches

slight corrosion on rear inner sills & o/s/r inner panel

Fail 28 Apr 2015 104,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

all coil springs corroded

brake pipes greased

fuel pipes corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

oil leak around gearbox area

outer sills not clearly visible

rear suspension components corroded

sligfht corrosion on rear inner wheel arches

slight corrosion on rear inner sills & o/s/r inner panel

Pass 28 Apr 2014 98,982 miles

rear wiper blade torn

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles

front coil springs corroded at top

fuel filler pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre cracking on inner sidewall

outer sills not clearly visible

rear suspension components corroded

rear tyres perishing

Fail 28 Apr 2014 98,982 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles

front coil springs corroded at top

fuel filler pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre cracking on inner sidewall

outer sills not clearly visible

rear suspension components corroded

rear tyres perishing

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 26 Apr 2013 93,066 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles

front coil springs corroded

o/s/f tyre slightly perished on inner sidewall

o/s/r fuel filler pipes corroded

outer sills not clearly visible

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2012 86,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all coil springs slightly corroded

different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles

fuel filler pipe slightly corroded

o/s + n/s rear tie bar's slightly corroded

outer sills not clearly visible

Fail 24 Apr 2012 86,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all coil springs slightly corroded

different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles

fuel filler pipe slightly corroded

o/s + n/s rear tie bar's slightly corroded

outer sills not clearly visible

Pass 28 Apr 2011 79,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

outer sills partially checked due to covers being fitted

under vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2011 79,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

outer sills partially checked due to covers being fitted

under vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2010 72,508 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 72,508 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 64,744 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 56,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 47,536 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 47,536 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 39,430 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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V138 GCK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V138 GCK, 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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V138 GCK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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