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V476 ETO

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

153,086 mi
Last recorded153,086 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV476 ETO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 153,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2018 152,802 miles

All four tyres perished and worn on edges

Both rear coil springs corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2018 152,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All four tyres perished and worn on edges

Both rear coil springs corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2016 152,788 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2016 152,781 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 13 Jun 2015 149,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 149,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 144,931 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 144,931 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 142,258 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 142,258 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 138,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 133,925 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 128,684 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 123,689 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 117,515 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 109,475 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 109,475 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 100,076 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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V476 ETO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V476 ETO, 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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V476 ETO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 February 2000.

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