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V779 MBL

2000 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,592 mi
Last recorded93,592 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV779 MBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 93,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle piece (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 87,498 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 10 Oct 2014 86,298 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 86,298 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 84,160 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 84,160 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 82,185 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 80,182 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2010 78,416 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 75,905 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 72,551 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 72,551 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 68,312 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2006 64,866 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 62,450 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 62,450 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

several components in engine compartment corroded

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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V779 MBL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V779 MBL, 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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V779 MBL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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