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V521 GVX

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,917 mi
Last recorded104,917 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV521 GVX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 14 Jun 2011 104,917 miles

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2010 98,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear wheel bearing worn

Pass 3 Jun 2009 90,237 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 81,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 69,096 miles

2 x nails in o/s/r tyre

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Spare tyre defective

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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V521 GVX is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V521 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V521 GVX registered?

V521 GVX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is V521 GVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V521 GVX shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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