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V837 ELM

2000 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,700 mi
Last recorded127,700 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV837 ELM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 127,700 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 121,405 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 121,405 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 112,262 miles

BAD OIL LEAK

High level stop light not working

Pass 27 Jul 2012 103,815 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 103,815 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 97,459 miles

Oil leak

both headlights and beam patterns diffused poor condition

centre exhaust clamp corroded and slight blowing

drivers seat belt webbing starting to fray

nearside front wheel is steel others are alloys

offside front anti roll bar link pin lower gaiter loose

offside front lower balljoint gaiter slight split

Pass 4 Aug 2010 88,003 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 80,439 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2008 72,580 miles

front & rear registration plates deteriating.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 63,567 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 53,306 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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V837 ELM is a 2000 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V837 ELM, 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 V837 ELM registered?

V837 ELM is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 February 2000.

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The MOT history for V837 ELM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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