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V235 GCG

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,981 mi
Last recorded148,981 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV235 GCG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 148,981 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 22 Jan 2018 148,979 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2017 145,925 miles

front number plate cracked

parking brake efficiency poor 19%

some play in o/s/f link pin

Pass 9 Feb 2016 143,958 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

n/s/r tyre cut nearly through to inner cords

o/s/r tyre + both front tyres all heavily perished

Pass 11 Feb 2015 39,808 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres heavily perished

exhaust leak from flexi pipe

o/s/f link pin dust cover split

play in n/s/f link pin

Pass 18 Feb 2014 137,711 miles

exhaust leak 2nd section

o/s/f ball joint dust cover split

Fail 18 Feb 2014 137,711 miles

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

exhaust leak 2nd section

o/s/f ball joint dust cover split

Pass 11 Feb 2013 135,399 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

heavy engine oil leak

poor beam image both headlights

slight exhaust leak

Pass 15 Feb 2012 132,103 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres bald on inner edges + on limit

engine oil leak

o/s/f ball joint cover perishing

poor beam image both headlights

Pass 10 Feb 2011 129,349 miles

all steering + suspension components corroding

both front brake pipes corroding

o/s/r wheel + n/s/f wheel both started to bind

poor beam image both headlights

Fail 7 Feb 2011 129,349 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

all steering + suspension components corroding

both front brake pipes corroding

o/s/r wheel + n/s/f wheel both started to bind

poor beam image both headlights

Pass 17 Feb 2010 12,686 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 121,625 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 116,652 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Feb 2007 109,807 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 109,807 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 104,884 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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V235 GCG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V235 GCG, 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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V235 GCG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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