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V651 MGO

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,881 mi
Last recorded41,881 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV651 MGO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 41,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished/cracking between treads.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 41,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished/cracking between treads.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 37,539 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 34,012 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLEEVE JOINT (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHT CORROSION (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHT CORROSION (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output PLASTIC COVER DETERIORATED (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 30,937 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 30,934 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 27,875 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 27,872 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 26,945 miles

Coolant leak from water pump and thermostat housing

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

Sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2015 26,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Coolant leak from water pump and thermostat housing

Front tyres and O/S/R tyre cracking and perished

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2014 26,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 25,865 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 24,561 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 23,874 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 23,874 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 20,774 miles

CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND WORN

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front foglamp not working

Pass 30 Jan 2009 18,471 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 18,471 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 14,804 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 14,018 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 12,758 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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V651 MGO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V651 MGO, 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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V651 MGO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 February 2000.

Is V651 MGO safe to buy?

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