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V258 GAK

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,912 mi
Last recorded87,912 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2008
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV258 GAK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2008 87,912 miles

n/s/r tyre low

number plates marked

o/s/f tyre low edge

Fail 29 Feb 2008 87,912 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r tyre low

number plates marked

o/s/f tyre low edge

Pass 1 Mar 2007 79,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

steel brake pipe to offside front flexible hose slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2006 73,581 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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V258 GAK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 V258 GAK, 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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V258 GAK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V258 GAK safe to buy?

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