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V781 LEB

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,666 mi
Last recorded118,666 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV781 LEB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2017 118,666 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nsr inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded osr inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

both outer body sills corroded

engine sump corroded and leaking

osf tyre worn inner edge

rear seats folded away and covered,rear seatbelts not checked

rear subframe corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 112,970 miles

brake pipes in general corroded and greased over

os outer sill corroded

osf and nsf headlight slight insecurity

osr and nsr suspension bushes all deteriated

rear subframe and general rear underside corrosion

Fail 17 Mar 2016 112,970 miles

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

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

brake pipes in general corroded and greased over

os outer sill corroded

osf and nsf headlight slight insecurity

osr and nsr suspension bushes all deteriated

rear subframe and general rear underside corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2015 107,591 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded and blowing

osr outer sill corroded to mot limits

osr tyre perished and punctured

rear subframe corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2014 102,642 miles

Corrosion to Offside outer sill

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre perished

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 102,580 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Corrosion to Offside outer sill

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre perished

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 98,857 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside inner driveshaft boot clip loose

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 19 Mar 2012 94,683 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 90,305 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 18 Mar 2011 90,251 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 10 Mar 2010 86,022 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside wishbone balljoint gators split

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2009 80,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2009 80,713 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 72,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 63,714 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 55,995 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly 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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V781 LEB is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V781 LEB, 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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V781 LEB is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 February 2000.

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