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M17 ALH

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,401 mi
Last recorded113,401 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 ALH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2010 113,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 113,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 99,297 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on limit

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

nail o/s/f tyre

screw n/s/r tyre

Fail 29 Jul 2009 99,297 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f tyre on limit

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

nail o/s/f tyre

screw n/s/r tyre

Pass 31 Jul 2008 81,358 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 81,358 miles

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

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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M17 ALH is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 M17 ALH, 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 M17 ALH registered?

M17 ALH is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 September 2000.

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