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V46 MBL

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,433 mi
Last recorded132,433 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV46 MBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 132,433 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cracking to the outer side wall and tread surface on the offside rear tyre

underbody surface corrosion to both rear inner seals

Fail 14 Jun 2018 132,433 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cracking to the outer side wall and tread surface on the offside rear tyre

underbody surface corrosion to both rear inner seals

Pass 16 Jun 2017 125,869 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 122,486 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly smearing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Front wiper blade slightly smearing

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside mirror glass slightly insecure

Oil leak ()

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

fuel pipe to fuel filler neck corrorded

high level brake light inop

power steering level slightly low

Fail 11 Oct 2016 122,486 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm 195/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly smearing

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Front wiper blade slightly smearing

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside mirror glass slightly insecure

Oil leak ()

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

fuel pipe to fuel filler neck corrorded

high level brake light inop

power steering level slightly low

Pass 30 Sep 2015 11,201 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 102,352 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 102,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 91,018 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 91,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Oct 2012 82,626 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 73,107 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 65,944 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both headlamp beam paterns poor

offside rear tyre close to wear bars

play nearside front anti roll bar drop link

play offside lower arm rear bush

Pass 5 Oct 2009 57,931 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 47,503 miles

both number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Oct 2007 39,877 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Oct 2006 33,741 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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V46 MBL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc 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 V46 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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V46 MBL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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