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V757 MGM

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

147,391 mi
Last recorded147,391 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV757 MGM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 147,391 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 143,954 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear slight wheel bearing noise

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in rear exhaust back box (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 143,954 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear slight wheel bearing noise

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in rear exhaust back box (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 143,476 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 142,163 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil seepage from steering rack

Fail 12 Nov 2015 142,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

noisey offside front wheel bearing

oil seepage from steering rack

Pass 14 Nov 2014 141,151 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)

nearside front tyre bald on inside to the extent almost to cords

offside front tyre almost bald inner and outer edges

Fail 14 Nov 2014 141,151 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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)

nearside front tyre bald on inside to the extent almost to cords

offside front tyre almost bald inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Nov 2013 139,213 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 139,213 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

1 centre stop light bulb n/w

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front wiper blades worn

long parking brake travel

n/s/f tyre worn unevenly on outer edge

Pass 16 Nov 2012 136,466 miles

disconnected lpg system

steering rack damp around pinion oil seal

Fail 16 Nov 2012 136,466 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

disconnected lpg system

steering rack damp around pinion oil seal

Pass 4 Nov 2011 134,908 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 134,908 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 129,830 miles

both front headlamps misted,but not affecting beam image

Fail 24 Nov 2010 129,830 miles

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

both front headlamps misted,but not affecting beam image

Fail 11 Sep 2009 124,757 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 124,757 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 120,344 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 120,344 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 115,506 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 7 Sep 2007 115,506 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 111,010 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 111,010 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 MGM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 V757 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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V757 MGM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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