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G5 MSG

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,921 mi
Last recorded88,921 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 MSG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 88,921 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 84,649 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 84,648 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 74,332 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust (middle pipe, middle box and rear box) are corroded

inlet pipe to fuel tank has surface corrosion

Fail 3 Jan 2014 74,330 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

will requier front discs due to metal to metal

Pass 19 Nov 2012 65,710 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 62,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

REAR AND CENTER EXHAUST BOX DETERIATING

Fail 15 Nov 2011 62,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

REAR AND CENTER EXHAUST BOX DETERIATING

Pass 22 Nov 2010 59,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Nov 2009 56,994 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE CRACKING IN TREAD PATTERN

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2008 53,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2007 50,267 miles

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

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

REAR NO/PLATE GETTING DISFIGURED

Pass 22 Nov 2006 47,111 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 43,716 miles

front brake discs dull ok performance rear pads getting low

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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G5 MSG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 G5 MSG, 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 G5 MSG registered?

G5 MSG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 June 2000.

Is G5 MSG safe to buy?

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