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V834 MGS

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1753cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

169,074 mi
Last recorded169,074 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV834 MGS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 169,074 miles

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

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

metal brake pipes pitted some are rusty

Fail 26 Mar 2014 169,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

metal brake pipes pitted some are rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2013 161,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 22 Apr 2013 161,088 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2012 133,970 miles

brake pipes pitted some rusy

brake pipes to front flex hoses rusty

front tyres low on tread and worn on inner edges

Fail 26 Mar 2012 133,970 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

brake pipes pitted some rusy

brake pipes to front flex hoses rusty

front tyres low on tread and worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2011 120,802 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 120,802 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 31 Mar 2010 110,157 miles

exhaust rear box rusted

front and rear number plates water marked

front brake discs lipped

Pass 1 Apr 2009 94,361 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 82,812 miles

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

damage to windscreen

security to o/s wing repeater

signs of corrosion to exhaust

water damage to rear no plate

Pass 18 Apr 2007 69,000 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Apr 2006 58,358 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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V834 MGS is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc 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 V834 MGS, 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 V834 MGS registered?

V834 MGS is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 February 2000.

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