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V714 MGO

2000 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,499 mi
Last recorded122,499 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV714 MGO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 122,499 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 122,194 miles

Nearside Front track rod end has light play

Offside Front drop link has slight play

both front tyres near legal limit

Pass 14 Jul 2016 115,898 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 103,364 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

non standard exhaust fitted to vehicle

sill covers fitted to vehicle obscuring testable components

Fail 14 Jul 2015 103,364 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

non standard exhaust fitted to vehicle

sill covers fitted to vehicle obscuring testable components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 91,621 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

corrosion to nearside and offside rear outer wheel arches

excess deterioration to front lower rear gearbox mount

nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes perishing

outer sill covers fitted unable to assess sills properly

Fail 14 Jul 2014 91,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

corrosion to nearside and offside rear outer wheel arches

excess deterioration to front lower rear gearbox mount

nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes perishing

outer sill covers fitted unable to assess sills properly

Pass 8 Jul 2013 85,350 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 85,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 79,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 79,229 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 74,324 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 70,400 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 70,400 miles

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

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

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

Nearside wiper blade split

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2009 61,167 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 60,994 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 51,454 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 51,301 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 45,515 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 45,515 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2006 38,103 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nail in tyre

Pass 17 May 2006 38,103 miles

nail in tyre

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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V714 MGO is a 2000 Ford Focus in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V714 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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V714 MGO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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