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V580 GTA

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,300 mi
Last recorded125,300 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV580 GTA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 125,300 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2016 125,300 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust corroded

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2015 109,592 miles

Center and rear exhaust corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear exhaust hanger insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2015 109,592 miles

Center and rear exhaust corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear exhaust hanger insecure

Pass 3 Apr 2014 90,957 miles

2x head lamp lenses deteriorated

Exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2014 90,957 miles

2x head lamp lenses deteriorated

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 86,895 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system poor condition

headlamp lens poor condition

Fail 8 Feb 2013 86,895 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system poor condition

headlamp lens poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2012 81,085 miles

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

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

oil leak from rocker cover

Pass 12 Feb 2011 75,860 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 70,680 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 62,479 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 58,737 miles

exhust system at rear going very rusty

Pass 25 Jan 2007 54,989 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

steering rack damp

Pass 27 Jan 2006 50,074 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Jan 2006 50,074 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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V580 GTA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V580 GTA, 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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V580 GTA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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