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V784 MEW

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

107,053 mi
Last recorded107,053 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV784 MEW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 107,053 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 106,163 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 105,030 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack misting of oil (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 103,701 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 102,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Plastic sill covers fitted

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 101,615 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 101,197 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 99,993 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2017 98,546 miles

Oil leak gearbox side seal ()

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 96,820 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 94,488 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 91,547 miles

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

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

Small cut in NSF tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2013 87,228 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 83,875 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 80,304 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 76,287 miles

Offside Front 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 6 Jan 2010 71,602 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 66,477 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 66,477 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 60,855 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 54,781 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 47,369 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 47,368 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 MEW is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 V784 MEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V784 MEW registered?

V784 MEW is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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