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V734 MVO

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,321 mi
Last recorded160,321 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV734 MVO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 160,321 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

nearside and offside rear outer wheel arches corroded

offside rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

plastic sill covers fitted to nearside and offside

Fail 26 May 2017 160,321 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. nearside 195/65/15 (4.1.A.1a)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

nearside and offside rear outer wheel arches corroded

offside rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

plastic sill covers fitted to nearside and offside

Pass 12 May 2016 155,567 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside mirror loose

oil leak

Fail 12 May 2016 155,567 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside mirror loose

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 146,780 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)

TRACKING

Fail 7 May 2015 146,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

TRACKING

Pass 6 May 2014 138,335 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 May 2014 138,335 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2013 133,069 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 127,177 miles

All tyres are perished on the outer sidewall

o/s/f wing mirror slightly loose

Fail 8 Jun 2012 127,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

All tyres are perished on the outer sidewall

o/s/f wing mirror slightly loose

Pass 5 May 2011 117,166 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside mirror damaged

poor beam output

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 30 Apr 2011 117,144 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside mirror damaged

poor beam output

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2010 104,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 16 Apr 2009 91,194 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 80,293 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

centre seatbelt rough in operation

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Apr 2008 80,293 miles

centre seatbelt rough in operation

rear wiper split

Fail 6 Feb 2008 80,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod 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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 2 Apr 2007 73,169 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 61,601 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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V734 MVO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V734 MVO, 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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V734 MVO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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