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V96 GTA

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,368 mi
Last recorded62,368 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2009
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV96 GTA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2009 62,368 miles

coolant leak.

front suspension/hubs/subframe corroding.

front to rear+rear metal brake pipes corroding.

rear suspension/subframe corroding.

slight damage to o/s/f road wheel.

Fail 19 Jan 2009 65,365 miles

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

coolant leak.

front suspension/hubs/subframe corroding.

front to rear+rear metal brake pipes corroding.

rear suspension/subframe corroding.

slight damage to o/s/f road wheel.

Pass 14 Jan 2008 59,027 miles

brake fluid getting close to min level.

n/s/f+n/s/r tyres starting to crack+perish.

o/s+n/s number plate lights starting to deteriorate.

slight damage to o/s/f road wheel.

Fail 14 Jan 2008 59,027 miles

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

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

brake fluid getting close to min level.

n/s/f+n/s/r tyres starting to crack+perish.

o/s+n/s number plate lights starting to deteriorate.

slight damage to o/s/f road wheel.

Pass 10 Jan 2007 50,945 miles

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

centre/rear exhausts corroding/deteriorating.

corrosion on rear metal brake pipes.

minor leaks around centre/rear exhausts.

oil leak.

play in steering rack.

slight damage to o/s/f road wheel.

Pass 20 Jan 2006 42,979 miles

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

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

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

slight damage to o/s/f road wheel.

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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V96 GTA is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 V96 GTA, 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 V96 GTA registered?

V96 GTA is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V96 GTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V96 GTA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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