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V441 MBT

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,150 mi
Last recorded130,150 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV441 MBT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 130,150 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 130,148 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 127,658 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 125,688 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 124,046 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR DOOR - CENTRAL LOCKING NOT WORKING ?

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

PLASTIC SILLS FITTED

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 124,045 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

OFFSIDE REAR DOOR - CENTRAL LOCKING NOT WORKING ?

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

PLASTIC SILLS FITTED

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 123,539 miles

Front 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)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 123,539 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 120,859 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 119,565 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 May 2010 118,332 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 117,086 miles

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 16 Jan 2009 112,849 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 110,640 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 103,303 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006
Fail 28 Jan 2006

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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V441 MBT is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V441 MBT, 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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V441 MBT is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 February 2000.

Is V441 MBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V441 MBT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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