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V731 EKS

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

203,905 mi
Last recorded203,905 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV731 EKS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 203,905 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2010 203,883 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2009 185,923 miles

Inner Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2009 185,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Inner Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 165,480 miles

advise horn tone

advise oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2008 165,174 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise engine oil leak

advise horn tone

Fail 26 Nov 2008 165,174 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise engine oil leak

advise horn tone

Pass 7 Dec 2007 147,849 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroding.

sunstrip on front windscreen on swept area.

Fail 7 Dec 2007 147,849 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes corroding.

rear number plate deterioating.

sunstrip on front windscreen on swept area.

Pass 8 Dec 2006 130,178 miles

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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V731 EKS is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V731 EKS, 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 V731 EKS registered?

V731 EKS is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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