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V757 GRO

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,442 mi
Last recorded132,442 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV757 GRO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 132,442 miles

centre seat belt missing

child seat fitted to offfside rear

headlamp beam pattern becoming poor just visible at time of test

offside washer jet leaking

Fail 1 Jun 2011 132,427 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre seat belt missing

child seat fitted to offfside rear

headlamp beam pattern becoming poor just visible at time of test

offside washer jet leaking

Pass 6 May 2010 125,447 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Centre rear seat belt inertia reel has been removed. Seat belt stalk is still fitted.

Child seats fitted to n/s rear and o/s rear seats.

Damage to n/s rear quarter and bumper. Front bumper damaged.

Headlamp lenses poor.

N/S front inner wheel rim damaged.

Number plate lamps poor.

O/S front inner wheel rim damaged.

Rear exhaust box damaged. Rear and centre eshaust corroded.

Rear exhaust box has been filled and painted.

Rear wiper split.

Fail 30 Apr 2010 125,401 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Child seats fitted to n/s rear and o/s rear seats.

Damage to n/s rear quarter and bumper. Front bumper damaged.

Headlamp lenses poor.

N/S front inner wheel rim damaged.

Number plate lamps poor.

O/S front inner wheel rim damaged.

Rear exhaust box damaged. Rear and centre eshaust corroded.

Rear wiper split.

Pass 11 Dec 2008 118,410 miles

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2008 118,410 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2007 111,475 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 105,687 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 105,687 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 97,162 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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V757 GRO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 V757 GRO, 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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V757 GRO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 February 2000.

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