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V703 ELX

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

105,763 mi
Last recorded105,763 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV703 ELX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 105,763 miles

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

Under body corrosion

both head light deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2020 104,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 103,911 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 103,444 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 102,539 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 101,793 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 98,869 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 97,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 95,278 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 93,279 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 91,056 miles

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

both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated.

Fail 6 Jan 2011 91,056 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 85,397 miles

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

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

both no plates starting to deteriorate

long handbrake travel

Pass 27 Jan 2009 61,679 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 61,679 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 49,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 43,641 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 38,156 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 38,156 miles

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

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

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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V703 ELX 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 84.2%.

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 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 V703 ELX, 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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What year was V703 ELX registered?

V703 ELX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V703 ELX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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