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V638 GOT

2000 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,706 mi
Last recorded119,706 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV638 GOT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 119,706 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 112,713 miles

noise from engine

Fail 11 Jan 2013 112,713 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

noise from engine

Pass 26 Jan 2012 107,522 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 107,515 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

tyre pressure low//// front pads getting low

Pass 28 Jan 2011 101,674 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 101,674 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 95,220 miles

front number plate faded / both head lights aim poor

Fail 29 Jan 2010 95,220 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate faded / both head lights aim poor

Pass 21 Jan 2009 87,515 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 74,447 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 61,196 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 49,988 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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V638 GOT is a 2000 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V638 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 V638 GOT registered?

V638 GOT is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V638 GOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V638 GOT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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