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V348 GJR

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,634 mi
Last recorded161,634 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV348 GJR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 161,634 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 161,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 159,243 miles

brake pipes to rear flexis surface rust

rear seat belt mountings surface rust

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 12 Sep 2015 154,569 miles

Offside Front ball joint slight play

Pass 22 Sep 2014 148,381 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2013 143,271 miles

If the doors have been locked, the drivers door handle will not disengage the door lock, making it unable to open the door from the inside, unless the passenger door handle is pulled to disengage the door lock first.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 135,207 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 126,782 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 126,779 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

all rear brake pipes to load valve slightly corroded

o/s/f headlamp pattern poor

Pass 4 Oct 2010 118,595 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 118,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 110,537 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 110,537 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 110,537 miles

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

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

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

rack and pinion worn

Pass 3 Oct 2008 18,069 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 95,378 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 85,586 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 76,900 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge.Still has central 3/4 width of tread at 1.6mm.

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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V348 GJR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 V348 GJR, 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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V348 GJR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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