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V504 MBT

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,660 mi
Last recorded157,660 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV504 MBT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 157,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil springs rusty

Nearside Rear rear brake drums rusty

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil springs rusty

Offside Rear rear brake drums rusty

Fail 4 Oct 2017 157,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil springs rusty

Nearside Rear rear brake drums rusty

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil springs rusty

Offside Rear rear brake drums rusty

Pass 14 Jul 2016 144,405 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 141,482 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 138,067 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 133,319 miles

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

rear subframe corried

Pass 23 May 2012 129,399 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

plastic covering both outer sill panels

surface rust on rear suspension components

Pass 26 May 2011 122,978 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Oil leak

Outer sill covers fitted

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

Pass 11 May 2010 113,113 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2009 103,929 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 92,638 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 80,126 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 80,126 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 73,097 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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V504 MBT is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V504 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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V504 MBT is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 February 2000.

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