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V749 GUR

2000 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

184,397 mi
Last recorded184,397 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV749 GUR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 184,397 miles

n/s/r tyre very close to legal limit

o/s/r and o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 29 Aug 2014 174,463 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 174,463 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 165,094 miles

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

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

centre exhaust box corroded

front brake discs lipped

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2013 164,812 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

centre exhaust box corroded

front brake discs lipped

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2012 155,639 miles

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

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f fog light lense is cracked

Fail 5 Aug 2011 144,241 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front road springs corroded

o/s/f fog lamp lense cracked

rear road springs corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2011 144,241 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front road springs corroded

o/s/f fog lamp lense cracked

rear road springs corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2010 131,505 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2009 118,422 miles

diesel injectors rubber pipes damp in diesel

offside door mirror glass loose

slight crack on front windscreen

Pass 9 Apr 2008 105,777 miles

both front and o/s/r tyre near legal limit.

slight dampness around injectors.

Pass 28 Mar 2007 92,451 miles

slight smell of diesel from under bonnet.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 80,946 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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V749 GUR is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V749 GUR, 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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V749 GUR is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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