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V626 MGM

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,205 mi
Last recorded91,205 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV626 MGM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 91,205 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear inner sills corroding

brake pipes greased

coolant low

Fail 18 Oct 2014 91,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear inner sills corroding

brake pipes greased

coolant low

Fail 14 Oct 2013 87,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 87,487 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 83,901 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 83,901 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 79,817 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 75,364 miles

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

all brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Oct 2009 69,106 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 69,106 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 67,979 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 65,688 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inside edge of tyres

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls and treads

Pass 7 Mar 2007 63,235 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 62,297 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 62,297 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 58,965 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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V626 MGM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V626 MGM, 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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V626 MGM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is V626 MGM safe to buy?

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