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V977 GWC

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,588 mi
Last recorded145,588 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV977 GWC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 145,588 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 145,386 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/sill end (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 134,864 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 124,625 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 112,825 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 112,706 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 102,110 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 92,782 miles

headlamp glasses faded

rear springs delaminated

Fail 8 Jan 2013 92,782 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

headlamp glasses faded

rear springs delaminated

Pass 18 Jan 2012 81,824 miles

front and rear springs delaminated

headlamp glasses faded

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

wear on front disc

Pass 31 Jan 2011 75,058 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 72,182 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 72,179 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 68,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 68,017 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 64,312 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 60,688 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 57,261 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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V977 GWC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V977 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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V977 GWC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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