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V829 MOV

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,168 mi
Last recorded142,168 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV829 MOV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 142,168 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 134,152 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 134,152 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 116,227 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 116,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 100,510 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 100,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Jan 2011 85,136 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 85,136 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 73,907 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 68,595 miles

cut in sidewall n/s/f tyre

upper stop light n/w

Pass 17 Jan 2008 63,625 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 56,194 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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V829 MOV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,388cc 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 V829 MOV, 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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What year was V829 MOV registered?

V829 MOV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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