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V756 ELO

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,117 mi
Last recorded104,117 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV756 ELO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 104,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge advice replacing

rear brake disc and pads worn

Pass 29 Mar 2014 93,366 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 93,366 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

heavy rust to exhaust

oil level low

Pass 6 Oct 2012 83,473 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 83,449 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn on inner faces

Pass 20 Dec 2011 83,271 miles

front brake discs worn slightly

headlights faded slightly

rear offside wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 17 Jan 2011 78,277 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

front and rear brake discs wearing slightly

rear exhaust silencer heat shield partially insecure

steering rack damp

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

vehicle inspected whilst wet

Fail 17 Jan 2011 78,277 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

front and rear brake discs wearing slightly

rear exhaust silencer heat shield partially insecure

steering rack damp

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

vehicle inspected whilst wet

Fail 18 Jan 2010 75,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper blade starting to split

some corrosion over the front and rear steering and suspension components

steering rack damp

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 18 Jan 2010 75,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper blade starting to split

some corrosion over the front and rear steering and suspension components

steering rack damp

unable to view the front to rear fuel and brake lines fully

unable to view the under bonnet fuel and brake lines fully

Pass 15 Jan 2009 72,358 miles

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

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

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

steering rack damp

unable to clearly view all of the front to rear rigid metal brake pipes

Fail 15 Jan 2009 72,358 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

steering rack damp

unable to clearly view all of the front to rear rigid metal brake pipes

Pass 17 Jan 2008 68,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering rack damp

Pass 15 Jan 2007 63,038 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both registration plates discolouring, rear becoming particularly bad

condensation in offside front headlamp unit

Fail 13 Jan 2006 56,618 miles

Front + rear inner wheel arch covers fitted.

Front + rear no plate water marked.

Near side inner cv gaitor leaking.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear exhaust box heavely corroded.

nail in tyre

oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2006 56,618 miles

Front + rear inner wheel arch covers fitted.

Front + rear no plate water marked.

Near side inner cv gaitor leaking.

Rear exhaust box heavely corroded.

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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V756 ELO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V756 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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V756 ELO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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