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V303 GSH

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,624 mi
Last recorded82,624 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV303 GSH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 82,624 miles

CORROSION TO FLOOR, FRONT & REAR CHASSIS AND FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, ALTHOUGH NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE.

CORROSION TO O/S & N/S SILLS - NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE, ALTHOUGH DUE TO COVERS FITTED A FULL SILL INSPECTION IS NOT POSSIBLE.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 82,604 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

CORROSION TO FLOOR, FRONT & REAR CHASSIS AND FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, ALTHOUGH NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE.

CORROSION TO O/S & N/S SILLS - NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE, ALTHOUGH DUE TO COVERS FITTED A FULL SILL INSPECTION IS NOT POSSIBLE.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 82,583 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 64,144 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dampness around power steering pump

feul filler neck badly corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s/f brake caliper dust cover stretched and in poor condition

outer sills covered

Fail 30 Jun 2010 64,115 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

high handbrake travel

high rear brake application 24%

no.plates poor

nsf fog lamp missing

osr tyre has some cuts

outer sills covered

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion and damage to sills

corrosion to floor pan boot floor

front and rear tyre profiels diffferent

front discs worn

Pass 2 Jun 2009 45,520 miles

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

advanced corrosion to fuel tank strsps

advanced deterioration & surface corrosion to front & rear suspension components

Pass 2 Jun 2008 27,367 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advanced deterioration & corrosion to front & rear suspension parts

Pass 3 May 2007 15,993 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2007 15,991 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 8,287 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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V303 GSH is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V303 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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V303 GSH is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 February 2000.

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