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V349 GWA

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,827 mi
Last recorded111,827 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV349 GWA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 111,827 miles

o/s and n/s sills corroded / fuel tank filler pipe corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2013 111,807 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s and n/s sills corroded / fuel tank filler pipe corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2012 106,710 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake anti slip worn / exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2011 101,172 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 76,171 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear brake ferrules corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2010 76,171 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear brake ferrules corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2009 90,869 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 90,835 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 84,265 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 84,265 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 73,912 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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V349 GWA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V349 GWA, 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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V349 GWA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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