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V607 ELO

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

193,638 mi
Last recorded193,638 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV607 ELO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 193,638 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front damage to sill

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

alternator belt worn

rattle noise at idle

Fail 24 Oct 2020 193,630 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front damage to sill

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

alternator belt worn

rattle noise at idle

Pass 23 Nov 2019 188,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 188,003 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 180,470 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 176,978 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 173,616 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 173,616 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 169,642 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 169,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 163,935 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 163,935 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 158,810 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 158,810 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2013 153,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2013 153,392 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2012 146,000 miles

F/BRAKE DISC WORN

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 146,000 miles

F/BRAKE DISC WORN

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 138,480 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 138,480 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 133,717 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 126,625 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 126,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 112,433 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 98,540 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 80,815 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 80,815 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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V607 ELO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 V607 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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V607 ELO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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