MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,689 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre seat belt not working
head light lenses deteriorating
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
front discs showing signs of wear
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
front discs showing signs of wear
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front tyres wearing on inner edges
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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