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V768 ELP

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,712 mi
Last recorded121,712 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV768 ELP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 121,712 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 113,544 miles

centre exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2015 113,542 miles

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

centre exhaust system slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inside edge

Pass 22 Oct 2014 101,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Oct 2013 90,546 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 83,949 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 81,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

engine sump corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2012 81,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

engine sump corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2011 76,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 73,957 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)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 67,237 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2008 55,944 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2007 46,591 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2007 46,861 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 41,415 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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V768 ELP is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V768 ELP, 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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V768 ELP is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V768 ELP safe to buy?

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