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V239 EPV

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,196 mi
Last recorded75,196 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV239 EPV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 75,196 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective x 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 72,831 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front flexie pipe slightly chaffed

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

outer sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Aug 2017 70,378 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 67,337 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 63,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 60,987 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 57,492 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 57,492 miles

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

both rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 3 Sep 2012 52,669 miles

off side front anti-roll bar link has some movement

Fail 31 Aug 2012 52,669 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

off side front anti-roll bar link has some movement

Pass 5 Sep 2011 48,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight play O/S/F anti-roll bar link

Fail 3 Sep 2010 41,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear subframe and arms corroded

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Sep 2010 41,700 miles

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

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

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

rear subframe and arms corroded

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Feb 2008 41,648 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 40,655 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 39,705 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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V239 EPV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V239 EPV, 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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V239 EPV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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