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V758 MGM

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

140,442 mi
Last recorded140,442 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV758 MGM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 140,442 miles

both head lamp beam patterns faint due to faded lamp lenses

corrosion to rear suspension components

cracking to sidewalls and tread of n/s/r tyre

exhaust centre box corroded

exhaust front pipe flexi mesh detatched at one end

front number plate cracked

oil on engine and rib belt tensioner

wear to edges of both front tyres

Fail 10 Apr 2012 140,442 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both head lamp beam patterns faint due to faded lamp lenses

corrosion to rear suspension components

cracking to sidewalls and tread of n/s/r tyre

exhaust centre box corroded

exhaust front pipe flexi mesh detatched at one end

front number plate cracked

oil on engine and rib belt tensioner

wear to edges of both front tyres

Pass 29 Mar 2011 135,214 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 135,214 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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

both front wiper blades splitting

front number plate damaged

steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 29 Mar 2010 128,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate damaged

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2010 128,042 miles

front number plate damaged

steel brake pipes corroding

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 120,427 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate damaged

slight travel in handbrake

steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 17 Apr 2009 120,427 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate damaged

slight travel in handbrake

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 28 Apr 2008 114,167 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 114,167 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 107,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 101,590 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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V758 MGM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 V758 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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V758 MGM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V758 MGM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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