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GCZ 2123

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,562 mi
Last recorded132,562 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCZ 2123
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 132,562 miles

underside has some surface corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2018 132,560 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

underside has some surface corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2017 127,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 127,830 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 120,333 miles

both front and rear suspension coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

small cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre - not to cord

Fail 9 Mar 2016 120,333 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

both front and rear suspension coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

nail in tread of nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre pressure low(strong advise)

play in offside track rod end(strong advise)

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

small cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre - not to cord

Pass 13 Mar 2015 115,497 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 115,497 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Due to major exhaust leak emissions have not been done at this time.

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 107,349 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 98,935 miles

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)

Nearside rear tyre has cracks on inner and outer sidewalls.

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

Slight play offside of steering rack.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 87,076 miles

Deep wear/rust ridge on inner face of both front brake discs.

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 87,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Deep wear/rust ridge on inner face of both front brake discs.

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 87,076 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Deep wear and rust ridge on inner face of both front brake discs.

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

O/S driveshaft inner joint has slight play and is slightly noisey. Change soon.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 72,625 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on inner and outer sidewalls and also in the tread. Keep a check.

N/S/F brake binding slightly.

Fail 3 Feb 2011 72,625 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Both rear tyres cracking on inner and outer sidewalls and also in the tread. Keep a check.

N/S/F brake binding slightly.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 66,076 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 55,157 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 43,552 miles

both trailing arm bushes debonding

o/s head light top securing bracket broken-but head light still secure

Pass 24 Jul 2006 37,944 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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GCZ 2123 is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 GCZ 2123, 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 GCZ 2123 registered?

GCZ 2123 is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 August 2000.

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