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V784 MGO

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

185,721 mi
Last recorded185,721 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV784 MGO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 185,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 183,273 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2012 183,273 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 176,536 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

all brake discs heavily worn

Pass 19 Jan 2010 157,566 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 140,486 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 140,486 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2008 122,985 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 122,985 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 99,997 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 87,880 miles

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 MGO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MGO, 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 MGO registered?

V784 MGO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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