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V563 GLY

2000 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

156,260 mi
Last recorded156,260 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV563 GLY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 156,260 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 150,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 146,056 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 140,888 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 136,092 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 130,723 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 125,195 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 125,028 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 119,219 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 113,598 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 108,109 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 108,109 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 101,718 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 95,266 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 87,583 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 80,226 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 72,785 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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V563 GLY is a 2000 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 V563 GLY, 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 V563 GLY registered?

V563 GLY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 February 2000.

Is V563 GLY safe to buy?

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