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V138 MNM

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,272 mi
Last recorded109,272 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV138 MNM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2017 109,272 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre tread depth low on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth low on outer edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre tread depth low on inner edge

nearside mirror damage temporary repair with tape

offside front wing corrosion temporary repair with tape

windscreen damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2016 99,280 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

windscreen slightly damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2016 99,280 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2015 89,125 miles

exhaust system deteriorated & slight leak of gas (flexi pipe loose).

Fail 15 Jul 2015 89,125 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorated & slight leak of gas (flexi pipe loose).

Pass 28 Jul 2014 77,490 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorated

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2013 63,608 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 63,451 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 62,527 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 62,527 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 60,104 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 56,789 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 56,789 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 53,267 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 49,280 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 44,056 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 44,056 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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V138 MNM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V138 MNM, 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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V138 MNM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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