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V762 MGM

2000 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

194,465 mi
Last recorded194,465 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV762 MGM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 194,465 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

outer sills covered in plastic

some body corrosion

Fail 24 Jun 2015 194,465 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

outer sills covered in plastic

some body corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2014 191,988 miles

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

cut in tread n/s rear tyre

plastic covers on sills

Fail 30 Apr 2014 191,988 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

cut in tread n/s rear tyre

plastic covers on sills

Pass 29 May 2013 187,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 178,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light illuminated

both front headlight lens misting ,ok at this mot test

exhaust deteriorated

some corrosion developing in rear brake pipes ok at this mot test

Fail 2 May 2012 178,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light illuminated

both front headlight lens misting ,ok at this mot test

exhaust deteriorated

some corrosion developing in rear brake pipes ok at this mot test

Pass 23 May 2011 171,474 miles

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

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

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

some corrosion developing rear brake pipes ok at this mot test.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 156,649 miles

Centre 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 Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

air bag light on

both headlights

slight front brake inbalance

underside of car slightly muddy

Pass 18 Nov 2008 134,129 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

advise offside door mirror

air bag light on

Pass 8 Nov 2007 112,411 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

air bag light on

Fail 8 Nov 2007 112,411 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

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

air bag light on

Pass 15 Nov 2006 93,753 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 93,753 miles

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

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

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

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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V762 MGM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V762 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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V762 MGM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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