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W174 GCX

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,518 mi
Last recorded61,518 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW174 GCX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 61,518 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

all rear subbrame mountings and bolts corroded and stabilizefr bolts corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded AND SLIGHTLY WORN

parkong brake cable corroded

slight judder at front brakes

unable to chec k brake pipes properley due to some sort of covering over them

Fail 11 Nov 2008 61,518 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

all rear subbrame mountings and bolts corroded and stabilizefr bolts corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded AND SLIGHTLY WORN

parkong brake cable corroded

slight judder at front brakes

Pass 22 Feb 2007 61,510 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 61,510 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

slight corrosion on brake pipes

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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W174 GCX is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W174 GCX, 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 W174 GCX registered?

W174 GCX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W174 GCX safe to buy?

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