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V762 GBC

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,801 mi
Last recorded146,801 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV762 GBC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 146,801 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 146,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength inner arch and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 140,641 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 140,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 134,012 miles

exhaust rusty & weak repaired several times

o/s/f fog light in op

rear inner brake discs very rusty

Fail 25 Jan 2016 134,012 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mount (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusty & weak repaired several times

o/s/f fog light in op

rear inner brake discs very rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2015 124,481 miles

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

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

front brake disc's worn

front brake pad's low

Fail 20 Jan 2015 124,442 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake pad's low

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

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

front brake disc's worn

Pass 28 Jan 2014 116,536 miles

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

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2014 116,528 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2013 109,522 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST BOX CORRODED BUT NOT LEAKING

DOG CRATE IN BOOT UNABLE TO CHECK BOOTWELL

FUEL TANK STRAP CORRODED

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

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

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ROCKER COVER

Fail 7 Jan 2013 109,510 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

CENTRE EXHAUST BOX CORRODED BUT NOT LEAKING

DOG CRATE IN BOOT UNABLE TO CHECK BOOTWELL

FUEL TANK STRAP CORRODED

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

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

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ROCKER COVER

Pass 6 Jan 2012 101,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

slight rust on rear silencerbox

Pass 8 Jan 2011 93,257 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 93,250 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 83,623 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 76,401 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 64,366 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 54,164 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 44,341 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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V762 GBC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 V762 GBC, 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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V762 GBC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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