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V982 GWC

2000 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

146,395 mi
Last recorded146,395 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV982 GWC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 146,395 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 140,849 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2016 140,849 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 135,431 miles

Coolant level low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 24 Oct 2015 135,419 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible wheel nuts fitted backwards (4.2.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Coolant level low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front wheel rim damaged and distorted

Play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 Oct 2014 132,357 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre starting to wear low (185/65R14)

Rear brake pipes rusty

Slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Small cuts in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2014 132,353 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre starting to wear low (185/65R14)

Rear brake pipes rusty

Slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Small cuts in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2013 128,388 miles

Nearside front lower wishbone ball joint gaiter perishing

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low

Offside front tyre scrubbed on outer sidewall

Offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a nail stuck in tread (185/65R14)

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2013 128,384 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside front lower wishbone ball joint gaiter perishing

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low

Offside front tyre scrubbed on outer sidewall

Offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a nail stuck in tread (185/65R14)

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2012 119,282 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 119,282 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake pipes near load sensing valve starting to corrode

Pass 19 Oct 2011 100,611 miles

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

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)

Fail 19 Oct 2011 100,611 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 82,464 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2010 82,464 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2009 78,701 miles

Engine under shield fitted.

Fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering rack damp.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear number plate backing lifting.

Fail 30 Sep 2009 78,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Engine under shield fitted.

Fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering rack damp.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear number plate backing lifting.

Fail 13 Oct 2008 69,307 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Engine under shield fitted.

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 69,307 miles

Engine under shield fitted.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 56,244 miles

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

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

engine undershield fitted

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Oct 2007 56,244 miles

engine undershield fitted

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Oct 2006 44,289 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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V982 GWC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V982 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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V982 GWC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 February 2000.

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