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V783 ELO

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,382 mi
Last recorded134,382 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV783 ELO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 134,382 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 134,382 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 127,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 127,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 121,667 miles

Oil leak

long travel on handbrake

Fail 2 Feb 2011 121,667 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

long travel on handbrake

Pass 5 Feb 2010 116,134 miles

handbrake travel long

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2010 116,054 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

handbrake travel long

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2009 106,100 miles

o/s/f anti-roll bar has slight play

rear wiper blade split

Fail 30 Jan 2009 106,096 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

o/s/f anti-roll bar has slight play

rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 Jan 2008 95,524 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge.

o/s wing mirror poor condition.

o/s/f tyre worn low and sidewall poor condition. 185/65x14.

Pass 6 Feb 2007 89,454 miles

front screen scratched

nearside front foglight lens damage

offside mirror damage

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2007 89,454 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front screen scratched

nearside front foglight lens damage

offside mirror damage

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2006 85,681 miles

o/s/f door mirror cracked

p/a/s pipes corroding

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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V783 ELO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V783 ELO, 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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V783 ELO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V783 ELO shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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