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V458 GCK

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

107,016 mi
Last recorded107,016 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV458 GCK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 107,016 miles

n's'f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Feb 2013 107,016 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n's'f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2012 97,498 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

sills covered

Fail 18 Jan 2012 97,498 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

sills covered

Pass 19 Jan 2011 88,477 miles

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

sills covered

Pass 27 Jan 2010 80,813 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 80,813 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 71,935 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 71,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 62,652 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2008 62,652 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2007 55,033 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 52,457 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 52,457 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 45,286 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 45,286 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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V458 GCK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V458 GCK, 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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V458 GCK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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