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V511 ETH

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

61,572 mi
Last recorded61,572 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV511 ETH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 61,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

fuel tank strap corroded

heavy corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

rear silencer deteriorated and blowing slightly

slight damage front number plate

Fail 7 Jul 2020 61,571 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

fuel tank strap corroded

heavy corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

rear silencer deteriorated and blowing slightly

slight damage front number plate

Pass 11 Jul 2019 60,196 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 60,196 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 58,041 miles

heavy surface rust on several front and rear suspension components

Fail 14 Jun 2018 58,041 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

heavy surface rust on several front and rear suspension components

Pass 11 Jul 2017 56,222 miles

slight play in o/s and n/s front anti roll bar links

Pass 18 Jul 2016 54,001 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 51,919 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 51,919 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 49,832 miles

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

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)

tank strap corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2014 49,832 miles

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

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

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)

tank strap corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2013 47,420 miles

1.....heavy surface rust on several suspension components.....2.....rear brake pads worn low.....3.....some clouding of glass on headlamps.....4.....exhaust moving at front flexie pipe

Pass 17 Jul 2012 45,192 miles

1....rear exhaust box in rusty condition. ...2.....surface rust on some rear brake pipes

Fail 17 Jul 2012 45,190 miles

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

1....rear exhaust box in rusty condition. ...2.....surface rust on some rear brake pipes

Pass 16 Aug 2011 42,621 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 39,906 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 39,906 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 36,356 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 33,990 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 30,817 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 27,085 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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V511 ETH is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V511 ETH, 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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V511 ETH is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V511 ETH shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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