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V468 GVX

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

185,423 mi
Last recorded185,423 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV468 GVX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 185,423 miles

Central brake light inoperative.

Offside Front condensation in headlamp.

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both. (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces. (3.5.1i)

exhaust system heavily corroded.

Fail 11 Jan 2018 185,423 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Central brake light inoperative.

Offside Front condensation in headlamp.

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both. (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces. (3.5.1i)

exhaust system heavily corroded.

Pass 20 Dec 2016 162,622 miles

Central exhaust rubber mount split

Fuel pipe slightly damaged front to rear (7.2.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle corroded

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

Fail 17 Dec 2016 162,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central exhaust rubber mount split

Fuel pipe slightly damaged front to rear (7.2.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle corroded

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 140,561 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 140,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 119,792 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 99,831 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2013 99,831 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2012 90,876 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear heat shield loose

Fail 20 Dec 2012 90,876 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front tyres worn on edges and close to legal limit

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear heat shield loose

Pass 20 Dec 2011 81,146 miles

headlamps slightly defused.

Pass 21 Dec 2010 72,326 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 64,216 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 64,216 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 58,921 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

condition of rear number plate

Pass 9 Jan 2009 58,921 miles

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

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

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

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

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

condition of rear number plate

Pass 8 Jan 2008 53,175 miles

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

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

condition of both front antiroll bar link pins

condition of rear number plate

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2007 47,466 miles

Exhaust starting to corrode.

STRONG ADVISE:Slight water ingress into both number plate's.

Pass 14 Jan 2006 40,826 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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V468 GVX is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V468 GVX, 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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V468 GVX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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