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V629 ELO

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

93,806 mi
Last recorded93,806 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV629 ELO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 93,806 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 93,366 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 93,078 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 92,670 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 92,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 91,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 91,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 90,387 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 88,246 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 88,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 86,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 Feb 2017 83,625 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 80,703 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 77,969 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 75,331 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 75,331 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 72,649 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 70,127 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 66,970 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 66,969 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 65,092 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 62,048 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 59,173 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side rear tyre slight worn outer edge

Pass 26 Feb 2008 59,173 miles

near side rear tyre slight worn outer edge

Pass 22 Feb 2007 56,028 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 53,758 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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V629 ELO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 V629 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V629 ELO registered?

V629 ELO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 February 2000.

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The MOT history for V629 ELO shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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