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V45 MBL

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,893 mi
Last recorded128,893 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV45 MBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 128,893 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)

Fail 2 Aug 2011 128,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 110,792 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 97,950 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

air bag light on

nearside front tyre has damage to the outer side wall not deep enough to show the cords

offside front wing dented

offside head light has a broken mounting bracket

steering rack damp

Pass 1 Sep 2009 97,950 miles

air bag light on

nearside front tyre has damage to the outer side wall not deep enough to show the cords

offside front wing dented

offside head light has a broken mounting bracket

steering rack damp

Fail 29 Aug 2009 97,598 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

air bag light is on

cam belt due

no detent on gearlever

o/s/r no plate recomend new

Pass 30 Aug 2008 85,033 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 70,355 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 54,770 miles

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

emissions initially rather high

Fail 1 Sep 2006 54,770 miles

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

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

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

emissions initially rather high

Pass 19 Aug 2005 39,594 miles

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

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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V45 MBL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V45 MBL, 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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V45 MBL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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