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V741 MGM

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,001 mi
Last recorded152,001 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV741 MGM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 152,001 miles

Plastic sill trims fitted unable to fully inspect for corrosion

Underside vehicle braking steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2012 151,988 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

Plastic sil trims fitted unable to fully inspect for corrosion

Steering rack and pipes/hoses damp possible leaks

Underside vehicle braking steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2010 147,756 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 147,562 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/f anti-roll bar droplink worn

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2009 139,711 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2009 139,602 miles

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

Engine/gearbox oil leaks

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 133,844 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 133,744 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 128,781 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 124,273 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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V741 MGM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 V741 MGM, 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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V741 MGM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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