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FORD FOCUS1999 · 2.0L Petrol

V995 GGV

Vehicle Insight Summary

FORD FOCUS (1999, Petrol, 1989cc) — mileage recorded at 177,152. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT

Expired

Expires 02/02/2012

Tax

No data

Mileage: 177,152
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1999
Engine: 1989cc

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight

This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years and may no longer be on the road. Automatic AI analysis has been skipped.

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/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

A score of 45 doesn't mean it's safe to buy. Private markers don't appear in public data.

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Finance

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Write-off

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Salvage

Locked

Imported

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Exported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

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Locked

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Full MOT History

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 1999, this Ford Focus with plate V995 GGV has undergone 5 MOT inspections since March 2009.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 60% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 2 fails. This is an average MOT record. Some attention to recurring issues may be beneficial.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 7 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 10 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc ”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.

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ADVISORY

Buyer's Guide

AI-powered analysis based on real MOT data and market insights.

Buying Score

35/100

Risk Level

High

Est. Annual Cost

£1,200-£1,600

Mileage

At 177,152 miles, this vehicle's mileage...

Our Verdict

Exercise extreme caution. This vehicle has a significant gap in its MOT history and a history of severe corrosion issues that may make it unroadworthy or expensive to restore.

The primary concern for this vehicle is structural and systemic corrosion. The 2018 MOT failure specifically flagged 'excessively corroded' brake pipes on the offside front, nearside front, and nearside rear. You must verify if these were replaced with new lines or merely patched, as this is a critical safety failure.

Given the gap in MOT records since 2018, you should demand a fresh MOT before purchase. Check the service history for evidence of timing belt changes and oil changes, as a 2.0L engine with over 177,000 miles will require documented maintenance to be reliable. Negotiate the price heavily based on the likely cost of bringing the vehicle back up to a safe, roadworthy standard.

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