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V724 EVM

2000 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

199,108 mi
Last recorded199,108 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV724 EVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 199,108 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 199,108 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 191,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emissions slow to drop

exhaust rusty

rear springs rusty

rear tyres curbed

underside rusty in places

Fail 14 Apr 2011 191,322 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emissions slow to drop

exhaust rusty

rear springs rusty

rear tyres curbed

underside rusty in places

Pass 29 Apr 2010 185,177 miles

a/d items on fail 321118910112

Fail 28 Apr 2010 185,176 miles

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

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

c/o very slow to drop and failed BET test

f/o/s pads possible low

hand brake requires adjustment

o/s headlamp poor

Pass 30 Apr 2009 177,829 miles

B.E.T test failed

child seat fitted to r/o/s

handbrake travel high

rear brake rise slightly uneven

sections of the exhusts system noted rusty

wear noted on both front brake disc

wet test

r/n/s seat back rest insecure( still locking in up right position)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 177,817 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

B.E.T test failed

child seat fitted to r/o/s

handbrake travel high

rear brake rise slightly uneven

sections of the exhusts system noted rusty

wear noted on both front brake disc

wet test

r/n/s seat back rest insecure( still locking in up right position)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 169,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

charge light comes on and engine sounds poor when this happens

exhaust very rusty and rear heat shield lose and rattling

o/s headlamp lens poor

Pass 21 Apr 2008 169,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

charge light comes on and engine sounds poor when this happens

exhaust very rusty and rear heat shield lose and rattling

o/s headlamp lens poor

Pass 23 Apr 2007 163,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

c/o slow to drop

charge light on!

engine will not hold steady rev

exhaust very rusty and rattling at rear

f/n/s inner wheel arch lose and fouling tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2006 158,042 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 158,042 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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V724 EVM is a 2000 Ford Focus in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V724 EVM, 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 V724 EVM registered?

V724 EVM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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