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V480 MJB

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,896 mi
Last recorded89,896 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV480 MJB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 89,896 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

battery warning lamp illuminated

o/s door mirror assembly outer casing insecure

outer sill covers and rear inner arch covers fitted

part(s) of the exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 8 Jan 2018 89,896 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear quadrants/sill ends (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

battery warning lamp illuminated

o/s door mirror assembly outer casing insecure

outer sill covers and rear inner arch covers fitted

part(s) of the exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2017 87,137 miles

corrosion exhaust system

Fail 12 Jan 2017 87,137 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion exhaust system

nearside front tyre worn close to limit, bold outer edge

offside front tyre worn close to limit, bold inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2016 78,973 miles

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

Nearside headlamp beam pattern weak

Offside mirror cover slightly insecure

Rear exhaust silencer poor condition/corroded

Rear of both sills corroded but not yet considered excessive

oil leaks

power steering pump and rack damp

Fail 3 Feb 2016 78,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65R14t (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside headlamp beam pattern weak

Offside mirror cover slightly insecure

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear exhaust silencer poor condition/corroded

Rear of both sills corroded but not yet considered excessive

oil leaks

power steering pump and rack damp

Pass 15 Jan 2015 73,474 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 71,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 14 Jan 2014 71,548 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2013 69,643 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 69,643 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 67,394 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 64,693 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Jan 2011 64,693 miles

Oil leak

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Jan 2010 62,491 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 60,103 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 55,686 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 49,817 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 45,264 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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V480 MJB is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc 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 V480 MJB, 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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V480 MJB is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 February 2000.

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