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V785 LON

2000 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,125 mi
Last recorded104,125 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV785 LON
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 104,125 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 90,292 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 90,153 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

engine breather hoses deteriorating

engine oil below minimum level

offside front fog lamp broken

Pass 23 Feb 2012 79,003 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 79,003 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Outer Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 66,516 miles

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

Coolant leak from thermostat housing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 66,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Coolant leak from thermostat housing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 49,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 49,574 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 43,934 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)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 41,026 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 36,929 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 33,529 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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V785 LON is a 2000 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V785 LON, 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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V785 LON is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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