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V53 GRA

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

147,586 mi
Last recorded147,586 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV53 GRA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2012 147,586 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 147,586 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 139,803 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 139,803 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 131,708 miles

nearside rear lights dim,offside front headlight dim both due to fadeded lenses.offside front outter wheel rim bent.front brake discs rusty.

Fail 13 Mar 2010 131,562 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 125,720 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 125,720 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Mar 2008 118,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 118,800 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 112,255 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 99,589 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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V53 GRA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V53 GRA, 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 V53 GRA registered?

V53 GRA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V53 GRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V53 GRA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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