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V42 GBC

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

197,689 mi
Last recorded197,689 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV42 GBC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 197,689 miles

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

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

both rear brake pipes are corroding in places

Fail 29 Mar 2012 197,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

both rear brake pipes are corroding in places

Pass 13 Apr 2011 183,520 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 165,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre seat belt not working

head light lenses deteriorating

Fail 23 Apr 2010 165,756 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre seat belt not working

head light lenses deteriorating

Pass 21 Apr 2009 143,788 miles

front discs showing signs of wear

Fail 14 Apr 2009 143,279 miles

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

front discs showing signs of wear

Pass 22 Apr 2008 124,420 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 124,420 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 114,435 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 103,374 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 21 Apr 2006 103,299 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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V42 GBC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 V42 GBC, 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 V42 GBC registered?

V42 GBC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V42 GBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V42 GBC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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