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V591 MUY

2000 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,539 mi
Last recorded150,539 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV591 MUY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 150,539 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 150,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 140,662 miles

o/s/f/tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Apr 2012 140,662 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

o/s/f/tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2011 128,588 miles

All coil springs have pitting and surface corrosion

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

Engine under shield insecure

Excessive oil leaks

Rear suspension components corroding

Fail 8 Dec 2009 109,816 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate deteriating.

n/side & o/side front lower suspension ball joint dust covers split.

n/side front tyre worn to legal wear limit of 1.6mm.

oil leaking from rear of engine.

rear wiper blade split (not part of test).

slight free play in n/side rear wheel bearing and or hub.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 109,816 miles

front number plate deteriating.

n/side & o/side front lower suspension ball joint dust covers split.

n/side front tyre worn to legal wear limit of 1.6mm.

oil leaking from rear of engine.

rear wiper blade split (not part of test).

slight free play in n/side rear wheel bearing and or hub.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 99,746 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 99,746 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 84,049 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 76,614 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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V591 MUY is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V591 MUY, 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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V591 MUY is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 February 2000.

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