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V923 GNG

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,266 mi
Last recorded137,266 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV923 GNG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 137,266 miles

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

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

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

all brake pies greased

general underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2014 129,670 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

all brake pipes heavily greased

nearside brake slight bind

Pass 2 Apr 2013 125,336 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 125,235 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 119,886 miles

.o/s/r tyre as wall cuts

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 119,886 miles

.o/s/r tyre as wall cuts

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 113,613 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 113,613 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 107,707 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 95,444 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 89,219 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 89,219 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 81,237 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 72,978 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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V923 GNG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V923 GNG, 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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What year was V923 GNG registered?

V923 GNG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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