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V448 GJU

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,614 mi
Last recorded122,614 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV448 GJU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 122,614 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 122,614 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp also loose (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 113,574 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 113,367 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 89,956 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs corroding

Front brake discs are corroding and brake pads wearing low

Front centre exhaust corroding

Handbrake reserve travel excessive

Offside Front Coil spring corroding

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Around the pump (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 89,956 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working Both rear (1.2.1b)

Both rear suspension coil springs corroding

Front brake discs are corroding and brake pads wearing low

Front centre exhaust corroding

Handbrake reserve travel excessive

Offside Front Coil spring corroding

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Around the pump (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 75,793 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 75,793 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 70,149 miles

front number plate damaged/cracked but readable at time of test

items removed from screen for MOT purpose see notes provided

n/s front inner cv gaitor slight signs of grease dampness at large clip but no leaking seen at time of test

n/s rear tyre outer wall showing signs of wear and different speed rating to all othwers eg n/s rear (H) all others (V) suggest check correct rating for this vehicle

o/s rear wheel outer rim very slightly misshapped legal at test

Fail 14 Jan 2013 70,149 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

front number plate damaged/cracked but readable at time of test

items removed from screen for MOT purpose see notes provided

n/s front headlight lens badly worn/scratched/disscoloured

n/s front headlight no beam pattern

n/s front inner cv gaitor slight signs of grease dampness at large clip but no leaking seen at time of test

n/s rear tyre outer wall showing signs of wear and different speed rating to all othwers eg n/s rear (H) all others (V) suggest check correct rating for this vehicle

o/s rear wheel outer rim very slightly misshapped legal at test

rear exhaust heatsheild mount not connected

Pass 7 Feb 2012 65,139 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 59,689 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on outer sidewall

signs of slight coolant loss from water pump

unable to fully inspect offside rear adult seatbelt due to childseat fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2011 59,689 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on outer sidewall

signs of slight coolant loss from water pump

unable to fully inspect offside rear adult seatbelt due to childseat fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2010 53,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front headlight slightly low light output but beam pattern ok at time of test

n/s front wheel outer and inner rim damaged but not excessive at time of test

slight oil dampness under power steering pump no leaking seen at time of test

Fail 21 Jan 2010 53,272 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front headlight slightly low light output but beam pattern ok at time of test

n/s front wheel outer and inner rim damaged but not excessive at time of test

slight oil dampness under power steering pump no leaking seen at time of test

Pass 28 Jan 2009 47,862 miles

n/s front headlight slightly low light output and slightly weak beam pattern due to slightly worn lens but legal at test

n/s front wheel in ner rim very slightly misshaped but legal at test

Fail 28 Jan 2009 47,862 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front headlight slightly low light output and slightly weak beam pattern due to slightly worn lens but legal at test

n/s front wheel in ner rim very slightly misshaped but legal at test

Pass 28 Jan 2008 41,157 miles

offside rear tyre cracking at tread.

Fail 25 Jan 2008 41,157 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

offside rear tyre cracking at tread.

Pass 1 Feb 2007 35,721 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 28,999 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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V448 GJU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V448 GJU, 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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V448 GJU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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