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V830 ELO

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

114,323 mi
Last recorded114,323 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV830 ELO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 114,323 miles

both rear exhaust boxes de skinning

n/s/f headlamp lens hazing

n/s/f tyre side wall damage

Fail 14 Feb 2013 114,323 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear exhaust boxes de skinning

n/s/f headlamp lens hazing

n/s/f tyre side wall damage

Pass 24 Jan 2012 106,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust box poor condition.

Fail 24 Jan 2012 106,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust box poor condition.

Fail 3 Feb 2010 81,511 miles

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

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner tread. Advise swap both front tyres to rear & tracking.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 81,511 miles

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

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner tread. Advise swap both front tyres to rear & tracking.

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 69,905 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 60,502 miles

Advise tracking

Centre & rear silencers deteriorated/corroded.

Fail 2 Feb 2008 60,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Advise tracking

Centre & rear silencers deteriorated/corroded.

Pass 16 Jan 2007 50,452 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2007 50,452 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

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

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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V830 ELO is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V830 ELO, 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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V830 ELO is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 February 2000.

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