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V280 GWE

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,133 mi
Last recorded67,133 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV280 GWE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 67,133 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 67,111 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both headlight lenses misted

brake fluid level low

nearside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

Pass 9 Sep 2009 60,517 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 56,733 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 52,003 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 51,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2007 51,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 May 2006 48,195 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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V280 GWE is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 V280 GWE, 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 V280 GWE registered?

V280 GWE is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V280 GWE safe to buy?

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