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V357 GOT

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,882 mi
Last recorded83,882 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV357 GOT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 83,882 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 83,882 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 73,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 73,211 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 56,166 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 56,166 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 41,696 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 40,219 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 40,219 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 38,795 miles

front inner cv boots leaking

Pass 28 Apr 2009 37,562 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 36,044 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 34,293 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 32,380 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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V357 GOT is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V357 GOT, 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 V357 GOT registered?

V357 GOT is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is V357 GOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V357 GOT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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