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V558 ELO

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,535 mi
Last recorded109,535 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV558 ELO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 109,535 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 101,042 miles

n/s headlamp poor pattern

o/s drive shaft support bearing noisy.

Pass 11 Nov 2015 92,928 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 85,009 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 85,008 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 77,844 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s headlamp has weak pattern.

Pass 5 Nov 2013 77,844 miles

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

n/s headlamp has weak pattern.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 72,383 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 72,361 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake fluid on min

Pass 25 Jan 2012 67,751 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 67,751 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 61,294 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 61,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 55,984 miles

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

advise non obligatory mirror missing (rear view)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 53,694 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 50,710 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 47,236 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 43,476 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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V558 ELO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V558 ELO, 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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V558 ELO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 February 2000.

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