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V835 MTM

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

115,406 mi
Last recorded115,406 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV835 MTM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 115,406 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 115,376 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 109,545 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 109,543 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 109,522 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre exhaust clamp rotton through

front dicss very worn

rear tyres close to limit and perished

Pass 30 May 2012 100,321 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 90,436 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 78,645 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 78,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2008 77,494 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 73,477 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

PAS fluid

front subframe corroded

n/s/r tyre cuts on tread

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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V835 MTM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V835 MTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V835 MTM registered?

V835 MTM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 February 2000.

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