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V475 GJR

2000 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,015 mi
Last recorded135,015 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV475 GJR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 135,015 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 134,782 miles

Coolant leak

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 134,782 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 127,817 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 127,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 119,595 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 111,571 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 111,571 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 102,434 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 94,961 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2008 84,912 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 84,912 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 76,588 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2005 69,255 miles

Offside Rear 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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V475 GJR is a 2000 Ford Focus in White with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V475 GJR, 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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V475 GJR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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