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V757 ELX

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,069 mi
Last recorded134,069 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV757 ELX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2018 134,069 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened see chalk n/s &o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear, inner cill slightly corroded.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 129,346 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 129,345 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 124,320 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 119,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 116,237 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 116,237 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 112,759 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 109,255 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 106,570 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 102,368 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 98,912 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 95,875 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 89,428 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIATED SLIGHTLY

Pass 16 Jan 2007 75,595 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 63,304 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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V757 ELX is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V757 ELX, 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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V757 ELX is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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