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V61 MNM

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

158,826 mi
Last recorded158,826 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV61 MNM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 158,826 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 158,825 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 155,851 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 155,851 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 141,260 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 139,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 127,987 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 127,987 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 117,932 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 117,932 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 104,692 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 101,720 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 95,907 miles

exhaust system heavily corroded in places and heat shield loose

front brake discs and inner pads worn

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear brake pads starting to wear

surface corosssion to most suspension components

Pass 12 Dec 2008 91,753 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 86,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 78,464 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 78,244 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2006 78,210 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

# plate lights getting poor

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Nov 2005 67,808 miles

rear silencer getting poor

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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V61 MNM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V61 MNM, 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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V61 MNM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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