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V748 MGO

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,524 mi
Last recorded111,524 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV748 MGO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2014 111,524 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 106,267 miles

nsf slight play inner steering joint

Pass 31 Dec 2011 99,214 miles

Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s steering arm(drum stick)has slight movement

Fail 31 Dec 2011 99,214 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s steering arm(drum stick)has slight movement

Pass 8 Jan 2011 90,940 miles

n/s slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Jan 2010 81,767 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack on n/s

Pass 10 Jan 2009 72,564 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 65,382 miles

slight dampness of power steering fluid from steering rack

slight knock from steering rack

Pass 23 Jan 2007 59,686 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight knock from steering rack

Pass 20 Jan 2006 52,929 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 52,929 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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V748 MGO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 V748 MGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V748 MGO registered?

V748 MGO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V748 MGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V748 MGO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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