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V238 MCS

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV238 MCS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working dipped beam (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 151,350 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 143,163 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

tank strap corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2014 143,162 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

tank strap corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2013 138,303 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 132,234 miles

mid section exhaust slight deteriation and slight blow

n/s/r tyre close to wear indicators

slight noise developing n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 22 Nov 2012 132,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

mid section exhaust slight deteriation and slight blow

n/s/r tyre close to wear indicators

slight noise developing n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 Dec 2011 127,048 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 127,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 122,179 miles

slight corrosion on both front discs (inner edge)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 122,179 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

slight corrosion on both front discs (inner edge)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 116,579 miles

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

handbrake travel

slight damage to n/s rear outer tyre wall

Fail 21 Dec 2009 116,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

handbrake travel

slight damage to n/s rear outer tyre wall

Pass 31 Dec 2008 102,349 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 102,346 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 84,629 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 70,609 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 70,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 57,722 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2005 57,722 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V238 MCS is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V238 MCS, 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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V238 MCS is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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