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V626 GOT

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,360 mi
Last recorded135,360 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV626 GOT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2014 135,360 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 10 Jan 2014 135,360 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Jan 2013 126,319 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 126,319 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 117,559 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 107,530 miles

headlamp reflectors poor condition..just able to make out mot cut off limits on tester...rear exhaust..baffles rattling??CLUTCH NOTED AS STARTING TO SLIP.....

Fail 14 Sep 2009 96,231 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 96,231 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 85,759 miles

N/S mirror damaged.

Power steering rack damp.

Fail 9 Oct 2008 85,759 miles

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

N/S mirror damaged.

O/S/R tyre close to legal limit.

Power steering rack damp.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 74,551 miles

both rear tyres nearing legal limit

Fail 9 Oct 2006 63,713 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 63,713 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 51,208 miles

ADVISE; Parkbrake requires adjustment.

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2005 51,208 miles

ADVISE; Parkbrake requires adjustment.

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

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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V626 GOT is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V626 GOT, 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 V626 GOT registered?

V626 GOT is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V626 GOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V626 GOT shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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