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V356 GWA

2000 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

176,317 mi
Last recorded176,317 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV356 GWA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2011 176,317 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 165,968 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust shield inscure

rear number plate in poor condition but o/k

slight play both ends of rack

Pass 20 Jan 2009 160,489 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 152,979 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 145,175 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 137,586 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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V356 GWA is a 2000 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V356 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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What year was V356 GWA registered?

V356 GWA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 January 2000.

Is V356 GWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V356 GWA shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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