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V905 GWC

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

129,924 mi
Last recorded129,924 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV905 GWC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 129,924 miles

Both headlamp lenses frosted

Both rear trailing arm bushes delaminating

Brake pipes corroded & compensator arm stiff

Corrosion & audible blow from front exhaust flexi section

Corrosion to undercarriage, chassis, some suspension components and subframes

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 124,249 miles

Both headlamp lenses frosted

Corrosion to undercarriage,some suspension components and subframes

Damage to bumpers

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi section (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 124,249 miles

Both headlamp lenses frosted

Corrosion to undercarriage,some suspension components and subframes

Damage to bumpers

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 120,037 miles

Oil leak ()

both front headlamp lenses badly frosted

exhaust front section corroded & audible blow from flexi section

nsf & osr tyres wearing low

nsr tyre worn on outer edge

osf tyre worn on edges, badly on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2016 115,185 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both headlamp lenses frosted

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to some suspension components & subframes

ns rear view mirror loose

osf tyre worn on edges

Fail 20 Jan 2016 115,170 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both headlamp lenses frosted

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to some suspension components & subframes

ns rear view mirror loose

osf tyre worn on edges

Fail 19 Jan 2015 110,607 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

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

both front headlamp lenses frosted affecting beam patterns

both rear trailing arn bushes delaminating

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to suspension components

corrosion to undercarriage & components

os rear view mirror damaged, taped & cable tied on & slightly loose

osf tyre wearing low

rear heatshield insecure & laying on top of silencer

Pass 19 Jan 2015 110,607 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

both front headlamp lenses frosted affecting beam patterns

both rear trailing arn bushes delaminating

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to suspension components

corrosion to undercarriage & components

os rear view mirror damaged, taped & cable tied on & slightly loose

osf tyre wearing low

rear heatshield insecure & laying on top of silencer

Pass 20 Jan 2014 107,472 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to some suspension components

os rear view mirror damaged & taped up

rear exhaust heatshield insecure & laying on top of silencer

Fail 20 Jan 2014 107,469 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

corrosion to some suspension components

os rear view mirror damaged & taped up

rear exhaust heatshield insecure & laying on top of silencer

Pass 23 Jan 2013 104,934 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 104,882 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes at rear corroded

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to some suspension components

headlamp lenses frosted causing beam patterns to be poor

os rear view mirror damaged, taped on & slightly loose

os wiper taped on, starting to split & not touching screen completely when parked

osf tyre worn on inner edge

osr tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Jan 2012 101,971 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 101,961 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

corrosion to exhaust

heat shield at rear insecure & rattling on top of exhaust

os rear view mirror slightly insecure & taped up

Pass 17 Jan 2011 98,946 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to exhaust

os rear view mirror damaged & loose

Fail 17 Jan 2011 98,946 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to exhaust

os rear view mirror damaged & loose

Pass 19 Jan 2010 96,521 miles

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

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

brake compensator arm stiff

os rear view mirror damaged, repaired & slightly loose

Pass 23 Jan 2009 92,359 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 92,358 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 86,289 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 86,285 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 79,641 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 70,071 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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V905 GWC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 V905 GWC, 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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V905 GWC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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