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V231 GCJ

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,904 mi
Last recorded59,904 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV231 GCJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 59,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 52,824 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 51,347 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 49,151 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 45,617 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 45,617 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2008 40,235 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 34,628 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 34,628 miles

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

both rear tyres side wall crackiny(outer wall).

Pass 10 May 2006 28,975 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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V231 GCJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V231 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.

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What year was V231 GCJ registered?

V231 GCJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 February 2000.

Is V231 GCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V231 GCJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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