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V794 MBL

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,065 mi
Last recorded85,065 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV794 MBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 85,065 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 84,942 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 84,683 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating/corroding

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlight images poor, lenses deteriorating

Nearside Front Outer C.v boot has small split in leaking grease

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Offside Front Tyre perishing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 84,456 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic sill covers prevent full examination for corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2019 84,456 miles

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only not latching on (1.1.6 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic sill covers prevent full examination for corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2018 84,168 miles

Exhaust system rusty, brackets corroding

Front and rear number plates deteriorating/fading

Headlight images poor, lenses deteriorating

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroding

Nearside Front Outer C.v boot small split and leaking grease

Offside Front Brake pipe corroding

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Fail 21 Nov 2018 84,168 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust system rusty, brackets corroding

Front and rear number plates deteriorating/fading

Headlight images poor, lenses deteriorating

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroding

Nearside Front Outer C.v boot small split and leaking grease

Offside Front Brake pipe corroding

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Pass 20 Nov 2017 83,639 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside front outer c/v boot seeping grease

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 82,700 miles

Nearside front outer cv gaiter seeping grease

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 82,700 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front outer cv gaiter seeping grease

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 82,202 miles

Exhaust brackets corroding

Exhaust tailbox deteriorating

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 81,367 miles

Exhaust brackets corroding and middle and tailbox deteriorating

Front wiper blades split at ends slightly but still clear screen

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2013 80,735 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 80,155 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating.

Number plate lamps dull due to the inside of the lenses being dirty.

Oil leak

Rear brakes out of balance and noisy.

Trailing arm bushes on rear starting to deteriorate.

Fail 20 Nov 2012 80,150 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Exhaust system deteriorating.

Front brake discs rusty and pitted.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Number plate lamps dull due to the inside of the lenses being dirty.

Oil leak

Rear brakes out of balance and noisy.

Trailing arm bushes on rear starting to deteriorate.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 76,449 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 30 Dec 2010 70,769 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on the inner edges.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Number plate light lenses dirty on the inside.

Pass 29 Dec 2009 64,651 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 57,634 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 50,792 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 44,593 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 37,902 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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V794 MBL is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V794 MBL, 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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V794 MBL is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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