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V31 GKB

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,313 mi
Last recorded137,313 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV31 GKB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2020 137,313 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength needs arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 133,744 miles

Both rear inner arches corroded

Both rear inner sills corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Spring mounting corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre stepped

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2020 133,744 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear inner arches corroded

Both rear inner sills corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Spring mounting corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre stepped

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2019 130,623 miles

Both rear inner and outer sills rusty

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 3 Jan 2019 130,619 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Rear underside of vehicle rusty

Both rear inner and outer sills rusty

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 127,927 miles

Surface rust to nearside and offside rear inner sills and wheel archs

Surface rust to rear sub frame and coil springs

Pass 16 Jan 2017 124,167 miles

Power steering rack slightly damp

Surface rust to rear sub frame

Pass 14 Jan 2016 118,770 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s not locking (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 118,770 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s not locking (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 110,863 miles

o\s\r back plate corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2014 101,341 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 93,240 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 93,179 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 87,581 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 87,581 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2011 81,372 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 74,051 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 74,051 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 66,665 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 59,205 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 52,024 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 42,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V31 GKB is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V31 GKB, 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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V31 GKB is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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