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V118 EUT

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,723 mi
Last recorded142,723 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV118 EUT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 142,723 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember to chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember to chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 135,707 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 135,654 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 130,847 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 130,838 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 121,665 miles

All metal brake pipes corroded close to legal limit.

Front exhaust mounting corroded close to legal limit.

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall deteriorated close to limit.

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 121,591 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

All metal brake pipes corroded close to legal limit.

Front exhaust mounting corroded close to legal limit.

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall deteriorated close to limit.

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 116,395 miles

Rear seats fold down unable to test rear seat belts.

Fail 2 Nov 2011 116,394 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear seats fold down unable to test rear seat belts.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 107,675 miles

(2) Nearside repeater lamp damage close to limit.

(5) Metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Fail 3 Nov 2010 107,675 miles

(2) Nearside repeater lamp damage close to limit.

(5) Metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 100,995 miles

(1) Offside front tyre worn down to limit.

(4) Front No plate deteriorated close to limit.

(4) Nearside front tyre deteriorated close to limit.

(5) Metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

(5) Nearside repeater lamp glass deteriorated.

Fail 4 Nov 2009 100,995 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

(1) Offside front tyre worn down to limit.

(4) Front No plate deteriorated close to limit.

(4) Nearside front tyre deteriorated close to limit.

(5) Metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

(5) Nearside repeater lamp glass deteriorated.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 94,908 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 94,908 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 94,000 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 18 Feb 2008 94,000 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 90,218 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 86,592 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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V118 EUT is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V118 EUT, 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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V118 EUT is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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