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V784 LYG

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,851 mi
Last recorded105,851 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV784 LYG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 105,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

exhaust slightly detiorated

Fail 13 Nov 2014 105,848 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank strap corroding

nearside and offside headlamp glasses starting to deteriorate

offside front fog lamp insecure

rear silencer corroding but not leaking

Pass 18 Nov 2013 101,323 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 101,323 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 96,173 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2012 96,171 miles

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)

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2012 95,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front exhaust flexi poor

front pipe exhaust heat shield loose

n/s/f fog lamp lens cracked

o/s/r wheel cylinder appears to be leaking fluid but unable to see.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 86,546 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 81,358 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

child seat fitted to near side rear

Pass 21 Jan 2009 71,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 64,370 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 56,602 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 56,602 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 47,545 miles

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

oil leak from powersteering pump area and gearbox.

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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V784 LYG is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 V784 LYG, 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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V784 LYG is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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