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V993 GEC

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

158,997 mi
Last recorded158,997 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV993 GEC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 158,997 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 158,969 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive moisture vapour (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bushes severely split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 155,281 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 155,231 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 149,270 miles

Nearside & Offside Rear Inner wings rusty

Nearside & Offside Rear Inner wings to sills rusty

Nearside & Offside Rear floor to sills rusty

Nearside & Offside Rear suspension arms rusty

Nearside & Offside Rear trailing arm bushes

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Nearside mirror back

Nearside v& Offside Rear link-bar bushes

Offside Rear wheel bearing loose & noisy

Rear Inner wing liners fitted

Rear exhaust joint leaking

Sill covers fitted

Windscreen

Pass 5 Dec 2018 140,330 miles

Front number plate

Nearside & Offside rear anti-roll-bar link bushes

Nearside & Offside rear floor to sills rusty

Rear exhaust joint slight leak

Rear inner wing liners fitted

Sill covers fitted

Windscreen scratched

Pass 20 Nov 2017 131,415 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside headlight poor image

rear inner wing arch liners fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2016 124,781 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s rear trailing arm bushes perished

rear inner wing liners fitted

sill covers fitted

windscreen damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2015 119,907 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scratched (8.3.1d)

brake fluid low

centre exhaust joint leaking

front brake discs worn

front brakes out of balance

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre worn

offside front tyre worn

power steering fluid low

rear inner wings arch liners fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2015 119,807 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs worn

front brakes out of balance

centre exhaust joint leaking

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scratched (8.3.1d)

brake fluid low

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre worn

offside front tyre worn

power steering fluid low

rear inner wings arch liners fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2014 116,207 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear inner wings covered.

nearside and offside front suspension arms rear bushes worn.

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

outer sill covers fitted.

windscreen.

Fail 13 Dec 2014 116,164 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear inner wings covered.

nearside and offside front suspension arms rear bushes worn.

nearside rear tyre.

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

outer sill covers fitted.

windscreen.

Pass 27 Nov 2013 111,623 miles

Brake fluid low

Centre exhaust joint leaking

Front brake discs worn

Nearside rear tyre worn

Offside front link-bar dust cover

Sill covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 107,795 miles

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

sill covers fitted.

Fail 24 Nov 2012 107,725 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

sill covers fitted.

Pass 7 Dec 2011 104,311 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake disc's worn

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2011 104,311 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake disc's worn

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2010 100,982 miles

Brake fluid low

Sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2009 96,810 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 96,810 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 90,065 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 90,056 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front tyres worn on edges and outer walls scuffed

small stonechip in screen

Pass 12 Dec 2007 81,081 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 81,025 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 71,866 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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V993 GEC is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 V993 GEC, 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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V993 GEC is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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