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V481 GRM

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

106,637 mi
Last recorded106,637 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV481 GRM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 106,637 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 106,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 102,858 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 102,858 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 98,278 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 98,278 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 94,438 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 94,438 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 90,597 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 90,586 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 85,712 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 85,712 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 80,791 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 80,791 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 73,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 73,683 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 64,869 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 64,869 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 58,458 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 58,458 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 53,487 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 53,487 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 46,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Dec 2006 46,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 42,289 miles

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

Offside 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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V481 GRM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 V481 GRM, 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 V481 GRM registered?

V481 GRM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V481 GRM shows 25 tests with a 52% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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