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V588 GTA

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

96,655 mi
Last recorded96,655 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV588 GTA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 96,655 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW AND CLOSE TO MINIMUM MARKER , REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE AND HANGING DOWN ON REAR SILENCER, OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT AND WILL NEED REPLACING VERY SOON , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 96,655 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW AND CLOSE TO MINIMUM MARKER , REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE AND HANGING DOWN ON REAR SILENCER, OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT AND WILL NEED REPLACING VERY SOON , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 93,039 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT DUST COVER PERISHED , BRAKE FLUID ON MINIMUM LEVEL , POWER STEERING LEVEL ON MINIMUM LEVEL , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 10 Feb 2014 93,039 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT DUST COVER PERISHED , BRAKE FLUID ON MINIMUM LEVEL , POWER STEERING LEVEL ON MINIMUM LEVEL , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 19 Feb 2013 86,461 miles

SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL AROUND TOP STEERING RACK SEAL , REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE , SLIGHT DAMP PATCH AROUND POWER STEERING RACK PUMP ,NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 15 Feb 2013 86,461 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL AROUND TOP STEERING RACK SEAL , REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE , SLIGHT DAMP PATCH AROUND POWER STEERING RACK PUMP ,NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 9 Feb 2012 74,509 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 74,494 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 68,071 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

both rear tyres worn on edges nearside close to legal limits

hand brake lever travel long

Fail 9 Feb 2011 67,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

hand brake lever travel long

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

both rear tyres worn on edges nearside close to legal limits

Pass 5 Feb 2010 63,586 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 63,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 59,140 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 59,139 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 56,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 56,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 53,027 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 47,691 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 47,678 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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V588 GTA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 V588 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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V588 GTA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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