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V219 MGB

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,450 mi
Last recorded66,450 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV219 MGB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 66,450 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 66,444 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 64,192 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 May 2016 64,125 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 61,970 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2015 61,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 60,744 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 May 2014 60,729 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 59,049 miles

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 57,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Fail 9 May 2012 57,157 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 54,200 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

Fail 18 Apr 2011 54,182 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres close to limit

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 49,388 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 49,369 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2009 45,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2009 45,599 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 40,199 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 34,659 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 30,699 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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V219 MGB is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc 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 V219 MGB, 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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V219 MGB is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 February 2000.

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