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V408 GJR

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

218,131 mi
Last recorded218,131 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV408 GJR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 218,131 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 218,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 211,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

dust covers on the drop links split

various corroded brake pipes

Fail 18 Oct 2011 211,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

dust covers on the drop links split

various corroded brake pipes

Pass 7 Dec 2010 203,345 miles

All four tyres close to legal limit

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

break pedal rubber slightly worn

front break discs worn

Pass 17 Dec 2009 187,602 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)

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

slight travel on hanbrake

Fail 18 Dec 2008 177,665 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

belt squealing noise

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres wearing unevenly and perisahed on tread

front number plate starting to deteriorate

nearside anti roll bar front drop link ball joint gaiter split

nearside front and rear wheel bearings slight roughness when rotated

nearside wiper split

offside repetor lamp loose not insacure

signs of tyre contact with offside inner wheel arch but not at time of test

startor motor noisey

Pass 18 Dec 2008 177,665 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

belt squealing noise

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres wearing unevenly and perisahed on tread

front number plate starting to deteriorate

nearside anti roll bar front drop link ball joint gaiter split

nearside front and rear wheel bearings slight roughness when rotated

nearside wiper split

offside repetor lamp loose not insacure

signs of tyre contact with offside inner wheel arch but not at time of test

startor motor noisey

Pass 18 Dec 2007 168,671 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 168,477 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 156,984 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 146,764 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 146,764 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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V408 GJR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V408 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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V408 GJR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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