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MEZ 2179

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,921 mi
Last recorded106,921 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2008
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEZ 2179
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2008 106,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front & rear tyre sizes 195/60/15,rear tyres approx 1/2 worn,underbody rusty in places,vehicle seems to be have standing for a while

o/s & n/s front tyres part worn & approx 2/3 worn

service brake efficiency 52%, parking brake efficiency 21%, rear brakes adjust.

Fail 7 Nov 2008 106,903 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front & rear tyre sizes 195/60/15,rear tyres approx 1/2 worn,underbody rusty in places,vehicle seems to be have standing for a while

service brake efficiency 52%, parking brake efficiency 21%, rear brakes adjust.

Pass 25 Oct 2007 99,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 93,176 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 75,265 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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MEZ 2179 is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MEZ 2179, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MEZ 2179 registered?

MEZ 2179 is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 October 2000.

Is MEZ 2179 safe to buy?

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