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V223 GCC

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,409 mi
Last recorded170,409 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV223 GCC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 170,409 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 170,409 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 167,532 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 167,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 160,488 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 150,948 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 142,157 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

slight leak from power steering pump

Fail 27 Dec 2012 142,152 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

front to rear brake pipe corroded

slight leak from power steering pump

Pass 15 Dec 2011 133,663 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 124,266 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 112,227 miles

Both front headlamp lenses scratched

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 101,085 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 92,677 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 92,677 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 79,559 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 30 Dec 2005 67,599 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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V223 GCC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V223 GCC, 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 V223 GCC registered?

V223 GCC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 January 2000.

Is V223 GCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V223 GCC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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