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V968 GWC

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,541 mi
Last recorded116,541 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV968 GWC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 116,541 miles

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

item removed from drivers view

Fail 9 Nov 2015 116,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

item removed from drivers view

Pass 28 Nov 2014 111,546 miles

Car has hub caps fitted obscuring some components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear parking brake effort slightly weak when tested. Advise full brake inspection as your braking system may require adjustment or repair.

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

TYRE SIZE: 185/65R14H

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Nov 2013 105,770 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 100,406 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 100,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 93,238 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 87,798 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 82,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear and center silencers very rusty

Fail 1 Dec 2009 82,126 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear and center silencers very rusty

Pass 6 Dec 2008 76,638 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside headlamp starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 Dec 2008 76,638 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside headlamp starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Jul 2007 67,340 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 67,340 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 number plate slightly damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2006 55,966 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V968 GWC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V968 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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V968 GWC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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