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V731 ELO

2000 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,015 mi
Last recorded146,015 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV731 ELO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 146,015 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 120,123 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 117,985 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 117,985 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 112,408 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 107,898 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 100,981 miles

both front head lamps misting

off side door mirror cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2011 92,735 miles

front discs wearing thin

Pass 3 Feb 2010 82,408 miles

both front headlight glazed

front brake disc's worn

n/s/f fog light damaged

no plate lamps poor

oil leaks (power steering pump area)

rear no plate poor

Pass 4 Feb 2009 72,327 miles

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

Headlamp lens poor

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate poor

Pass 4 Feb 2008 63,573 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 55,806 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 47,853 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 47,853 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 ELO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,989cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V731 ELO, 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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V731 ELO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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