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V213 GCJ

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,169 mi
Last recorded91,169 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV213 GCJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 91,169 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 91,169 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 84,731 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

both front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 15 Jun 2015 84,684 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

both front brake discs worn and lipped

offside front headlight condensation

Pass 18 Jun 2014 78,675 miles

oily residue offside of engine

Fail 18 Jun 2014 78,675 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

oily residue offside of engine

Pass 8 Apr 2013 73,150 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 69,670 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 66,385 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 62,248 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 62,248 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 58,955 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 53,194 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 51,193 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 46,183 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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V213 GCJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V213 GCJ, 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

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What year was V213 GCJ registered?

V213 GCJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 February 2000.

Is V213 GCJ safe to buy?

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