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V296 GSH

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

118,555 mi
Last recorded118,555 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV296 GSH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2014 118,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 111,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Nov 2013 111,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 102,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 96,062 miles

Both Rear Suspension Coil Springs Rusted

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusted

Fuel Filler Pipes Rusted

Handbrake Travel High

Rear Suspension Subframe Rusted

Slight Blow From Front Exhaust Joint

Fail 2 Dec 2011 96,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both Rear Suspension Coil Springs Rusted

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust System Rusted

Fuel Filler Pipes Rusted

Handbrake Travel High

Rear Suspension Subframe Rusted

Slight Blow From Front Exhaust Joint

Pass 3 Dec 2010 91,221 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 91,219 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

All Rear Suspension Components Rusting

Both Rear Suspension Coil Springs Rusted

Chips In Windscreen

Engine oil Leaks

Exhaust System Rusted

Front Brake Discs Lipped

Fuel Filler Pipes Rusting

Offside Rear Tyre Has Cut In Sidewall

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Tested In Wet Conditions

Pass 3 Dec 2009 84,332 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

o/s side repeater damaged

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall cut

rear sub frame corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2009 84,392 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear suspension corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust heat shield loose

n/s hand brake cable hanging

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

o/s side repeater damaged

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall cut

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2008 72,146 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 72,146 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front top spring mounts corroded and poor condition

brake fluid level low

long travel hand brake lever

o/s/f tyre pressure low

rear brake drums corroded

rear suspension corroded

slight blow rear exhaust joint

Pass 25 Oct 2007 62,588 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 60,738 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 60,738 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 53,874 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 53,874 miles

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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V296 GSH is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V296 GSH, 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 V296 GSH registered?

V296 GSH is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V296 GSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V296 GSH shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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