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V971 GWE

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,155 mi
Last recorded129,155 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV971 GWE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 129,155 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 117,045 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 110,432 miles

front brake discs cooroded.

n/s/f headlamp glass has misted.

n/s/front drop link noisey.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 94,666 miles

exhaust has blow from centre union.

front fog lamp cracked.

front number plate worn.

n/s/f headlamp misted but ok on tester.

no reverse light

Pass 30 Jan 2006 71,876 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 71,876 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

exhaust corroded at centre and rear

travel on handbrake

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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V971 GWE is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V971 GWE, 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 V971 GWE registered?

V971 GWE is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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