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V615 SOT

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

114,628 mi
Last recorded114,628 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV615 SOT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 114,628 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

corrosion beginning to front subframe

corrosion to steel brake pipes

head lamps lenses frosted

Fail 18 Oct 2018 114,628 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

corrosion beginning to front subframe

corrosion to steel brake pipes

head lamps lenses frosted

Pass 25 Sep 2017 112,854 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

corrosion to steel brake pipes

head lamps lenses frosted

Fail 25 Sep 2017 112,854 miles

corrosion to steel brake pipes

head lamps lenses frosted

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 111,113 miles

both front to rear steel brake pipes beginning to corrode

head lamps lenses frosted

n/s mirror glass missing

wear to front suspension wishbones rear bushes

Fail 5 Sep 2016 111,110 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust broken (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

both front to rear steel brake pipes beginning to corrode

head lamps lenses frosted

n/s mirror glass missing

wear to front suspension wishbones rear bushes

Pass 29 Jul 2015 109,620 miles

slight corrosion to front subframe -- steering fluid leak - rack area -- head lamps lenses frosted -- n/s door mirror glass missing

Fail 17 Jul 2015 109,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight corrosion to front subframe -- steering fluid leak - rack area -- head lamps lenses frosted -- n/s door mirror glass missing

Pass 1 May 2014 106,288 miles

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

n/s door mirror glass missing

Fail 24 Apr 2014 106,271 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

n/s door mirror glass missing

Fail 19 Mar 2013 103,725 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s mirror glass missing -- head lamps lenses tarnished

Pass 19 Mar 2013 103,725 miles

n/s mirror glass missing -- head lamps lenses tarnished

Pass 20 Jan 2012 99,000 miles

n/s door mirror - glass missing

Pass 9 Nov 2010 92,780 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 92,780 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 86,916 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 86,916 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 81,497 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 81,497 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 75,873 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 75,873 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 71,042 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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V615 SOT is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V615 SOT, 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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What year was V615 SOT registered?

V615 SOT is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 February 2000.

Is V615 SOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V615 SOT shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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