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V713 ELP

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

82,208 mi
Last recorded82,208 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV713 ELP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 82,208 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 78,348 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 78,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 74,264 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 71,067 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 66,836 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust centre rear heat shield insecure

Exhaust rear silencer skin deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + deteriorating & nail within centre of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 66,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust centre rear heat shield insecure

Exhaust rear silencer skin deteriorated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + deteriorating & nail within centre of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 62,220 miles

Offside mirror housing missing.

Offside small stone chip in windscreen.

Rear silencer corroded.

Fail 8 Oct 2020 62,220 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside mirror housing missing.

Offside small stone chip in windscreen.

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 30 Sep 2019 56,392 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 56,391 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2018 52,218 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 52,209 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both front hoses to cooler (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 46,334 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 37,185 miles

Auto box hoses sings of leaking(front hoses x2)

Both head lamp lenses are starting to tarnish

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Sings of coolant leaking from the thermostat housing

Fail 7 Oct 2016 36,943 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Auto box hoses sings of leaking(front hoses x2)

Both head lamp lenses are starting to tarnish

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Sings of coolant leaking from the thermostat housing

Pass 14 Oct 2015 22,734 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 22,734 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 18,554 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 16,026 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 16,003 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 15,368 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 14,604 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 13,271 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 12,022 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 10,826 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 9,897 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 9,024 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 9,024 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V713 ELP is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 V713 ELP, 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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V713 ELP is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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