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V669 GPV

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

169,684 mi
Last recorded169,684 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV669 GPV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 169,684 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 169,673 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 160,704 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 150,571 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 150,568 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 145,987 miles

ALL TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 139,453 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 129,890 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 123,331 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 116,991 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 109,452 miles

Centre rear seat belt operation rough.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 104,290 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 99,817 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated, just acceptable.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 96,361 miles

Digits on rear registration plate deteriorated.

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 91,141 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 79,930 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 79,930 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2006 65,012 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 65,012 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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V669 GPV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 V669 GPV, 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 V669 GPV registered?

V669 GPV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 February 2000.

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