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V689 MBV

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,093 mi
Last recorded97,093 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV689 MBV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 97,093 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 94,529 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attatched corroded but not weakend (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 91,598 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attached (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fuel tank strap corroded

plastic cover sills fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2019 91,598 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lamps poor condition (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 185/65/14 ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attached (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fuel tank strap corroded

plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2018 88,510 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components attatched (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 85,457 miles

Rear subframe corrosion

Fail 14 Nov 2017 85,457 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear subframe corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2016 83,496 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

cover sills fitted

surface corrosion to rear suspension bed

Fail 28 Nov 2016 83,496 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cover sills fitted

surface corrosion to rear suspension bed

Pass 3 Dec 2015 81,446 miles

advise cover sills fitted

advise surface corrosion to rear beam

Pass 19 Dec 2014 78,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

advise surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 13 Dec 2013 75,418 miles

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

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

advise front metal brake pipes from flexys poor condition

advise front tyres wearing on inner edges close to limit 185/65/14

advise rear metal brake pipes from flexys poor condition

advise rear subframe corrosion

Fail 13 Dec 2013 75,418 miles

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

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

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

advise front metal brake pipes from flexys poor condition

advise front tyres wearing on inner edges close to limit 185/65/14

advise rear metal brake pipes from flexys poor condition

advise rear subframe corrosion

Fail 14 Dec 2012 71,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

covers fitted over front/rear inner wings / outer sills [unable too check some components]

Pass 14 Dec 2012 71,971 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

covers fitted over front/rear inner wings / outer sills [unable too check some components]

Pass 16 Dec 2011 66,801 miles

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

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slight roughness.

unable too check outer sills due to plastic covers.

Fail 16 Dec 2011 66,800 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slight roughness.

unable too check outer sills due to plastic covers.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 62,496 miles

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 29 Dec 2009 58,134 miles

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slight roughness.

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers.

Pass 29 Dec 2008 52,764 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 47,951 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 41,414 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 34,225 miles

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

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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V689 MBV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V689 MBV, 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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V689 MBV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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