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V423 GOT

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,916 mi
Last recorded157,916 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV423 GOT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 157,916 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks

patches of corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2016 147,421 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leaks

patches of corrosion

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 138,335 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Feb 2014 129,664 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 129,664 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 121,911 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 114,484 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 114,484 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 104,633 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 93,290 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

both front head lamp lenses are slightly fadded

osr tyre starting to get low on tread

Pass 6 Mar 2009 82,234 miles

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

both headlamp lenses are slightly faded not effecting beam image

Pass 18 Mar 2008 73,838 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 64,954 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 53,664 miles

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

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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V423 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 85.7%.

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 V423 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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V423 GOT is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 February 2000.

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