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V385 GWA

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,948 mi
Last recorded69,948 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV385 GWA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 69,948 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 69,948 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 62,270 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 54,837 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 47,315 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 47,315 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 43,263 miles

front brakes balance close to the limit

tyres cracking all round

Pass 17 Mar 2011 37,416 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 32,782 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 28,373 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 23,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 23,963 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 23,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 23,505 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 22,845 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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V385 GWA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V385 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 V385 GWA registered?

V385 GWA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V385 GWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V385 GWA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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