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V846 GKY

2000 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

189,521 mi
Last recorded189,521 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV846 GKY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 189,521 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 189,521 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 181,588 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 181,588 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 173,052 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 173,052 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 163,316 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 163,316 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 154,753 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 147,548 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 139,707 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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V846 GKY is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V846 GKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V846 GKY registered?

V846 GKY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V846 GKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V846 GKY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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