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V211 MGM

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

160,275 mi
Last recorded160,275 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV211 MGM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 160,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 160,115 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outersill sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 150,464 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 150,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 142,266 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 142,266 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 130,938 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 127,107 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 125,051 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 123,041 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2018 116,126 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 110,458 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2016 104,297 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2015 98,032 miles

Offside Front slight roughness

Offside Rear fuel filler pipe corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2015 98,032 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front slight roughness

Offside Rear fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2014 92,295 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 92,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2013 86,860 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 86,860 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 81,995 miles

hand brake slight high

Pass 18 Nov 2011 77,448 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 77,448 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 72,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 66,006 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 59,793 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear reg plate water marked

Rear tie bar bushes badly split / perishing

Pass 22 Nov 2007 53,454 miles

slightly damp around PAS rack

Fail 22 Nov 2007 53,454 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slightly damp around PAS rack

Pass 21 Nov 2006 46,882 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 46,882 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 40,272 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 40,272 miles

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

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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V211 MGM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 V211 MGM, 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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V211 MGM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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