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V231 GNJ

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,869 mi
Last recorded39,869 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2007
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV231 GNJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2007 39,869 miles

brake pipes corroding in places.

Fail 25 Jan 2007 39,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake pipes corroding in places.

Pass 3 Feb 2006 36,689 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 36,689 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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 GNJ is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V231 GNJ, 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 GNJ registered?

V231 GNJ is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 February 2000.

Is V231 GNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V231 GNJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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