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V482 GJU

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,062 mi
Last recorded138,062 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV482 GJU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 138,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 130,992 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 118,436 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 110,643 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2010 110,567 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2009 98,269 miles

BABY SEAT TO NEARSIDE REAR

EXHAUST BECOMING CORRODED / BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BECOMING WORN / SLIGHT FLUCTUATION DEVELOPING

NEARSIDE REAR COIL SPRING CORRODED / ADVISE TO REPLACE

REAR BRAKE PADS POSS WEARING DOWN LOW ADVISE FURTHER INSPECTION

REAR HAND BRAKE CALIPER H/BRAKE PIVOTS DRY OF GREASE OR LUBE

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL CORROSION

Fail 22 Oct 2009 98,150 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

BABY SEAT TO NEARSIDE REAR

EXHAUST BECOMING CORRODED / BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BECOMING WORN / SLIGHT FLUCTUATION DEVELOPING

NEARSIDE REAR COIL SPRING CORRODED / ADVISE TO REPLACE

REAR BRAKE PADS POSS WEARING DOWN LOW ADVISE FURTHER INSPECTION

REAR HAND BRAKE CALIPER H/BRAKE PIVOTS DRY OF GREASE OR LUBE

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 8 Sep 2008 86,373 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both rear wheel bearings slight noise but not rough

Pass 7 Sep 2007 80,058 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

oil around gearbox

slight noise from o/s/r wheel when spun possibly start of wheel bearing

Fail 7 Sep 2007 80,048 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

oil around gearbox

slight noise from o/s/r wheel when spun possibly start of wheel bearing

Pass 1 Sep 2006 73,195 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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V482 GJU is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V482 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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What year was V482 GJU registered?

V482 GJU is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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