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V620 ELX

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

132,147 mi
Last recorded132,147 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV620 ELX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 132,147 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 127,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

fuel tank filling pipe slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2022 127,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

fuel tank filling pipe slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2021 118,568 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 109,569 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 98,951 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 91,486 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 88,264 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 88,264 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 85,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2015 85,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 83,377 miles

both rear coil springs rusty

exhaust rusty and very slight blow

near side front coil spring rusty

off side front head light yellowing slightly and slightly weak beam pattern

off side front tyre getting alittle low inner edge

rear number plate fading

Pass 18 Nov 2013 77,579 miles

rear number plate fading

Fail 18 Nov 2013 77,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear number plate fading

Pass 12 Dec 2012 71,432 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 65,438 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 59,506 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 52,813 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2009 52,813 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 45,758 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 38,865 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 31,846 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 25,724 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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V620 ELX is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 V620 ELX, 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 V620 ELX registered?

V620 ELX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 February 2000.

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