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V721 MGO

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,564 mi
Last recorded101,564 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV721 MGO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 101,564 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

sill covers fitted

wheel trims fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2013 101,560 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 88,870 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 88,870 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 85,224 miles

NSF drop link different to the OSF

OSF tyre has small tear in outer wall.

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 78,892 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 71,516 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 67,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 62,369 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 62,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 56,231 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 56,231 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V721 MGO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V721 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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What year was V721 MGO registered?

V721 MGO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 January 2000.

Is V721 MGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V721 MGO shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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