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V570 GCG

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

83,793 mi
Last recorded83,793 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV570 GCG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 83,793 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 82,409 miles

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

both rear wheel bearings have slight noise

Pass 4 Nov 2015 81,071 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 81,071 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 97,950 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2013 96,611 miles

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

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

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

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

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

emmision test limits only just met

small gearbox leak

Pass 16 Nov 2013 96,611 miles

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

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

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

emmision test limits only just met

small gearbox leak

Pass 12 Nov 2012 95,282 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 95,282 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 92,696 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 92,696 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 88,894 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Nov 2010 88,894 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same size (1.7.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Feb 2010 86,356 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 86,356 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 83,399 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

nearside front fog lamp lense cracked

windscreen wipers smeary

Fail 23 Feb 2009 83,399 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

nearside front fog lamp lense cracked

windscreen wipers smeary

Pass 11 Feb 2008 79,293 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 79,293 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

due to rear box being detiriorated emissions not tested

Pass 26 Feb 2007 74,190 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 65,403 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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V570 GCG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V570 GCG, 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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V570 GCG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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