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V685 MMV

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,055 mi
Last recorded136,055 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV685 MMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 136,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 131,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Jan 2015 125,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 125,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 17 Oct 2014 125,800 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coolant and oil level on min level

exhaust in rusty condition

rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Oct 2013 119,416 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 119,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 112,494 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 103,736 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 103,736 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2010 95,662 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2009 84,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 84,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 72,392 miles

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

nearside wiper arm loose

Fail 31 May 2007 57,334 miles

Front brake pads low

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 May 2007 57,334 miles

Front brake pads low

Pass 18 May 2006 41,943 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 41,943 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 2 Jul 2005 35,335 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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V685 MMV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V685 MMV, 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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V685 MMV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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