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V83 MGK

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

115,135 mi
Last recorded115,135 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV83 MGK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 115,135 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyre worn on inner edges

front wipers slight smeering

Pass 8 Jun 2022 111,574 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 108,438 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 106,556 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

heavy surface corrosion to underneath of vehicle

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 17 Jun 2019 106,145 miles

heavy surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

oil leaks from gearbox

surface corrosion(some heavy )to all visable brake pipes.

Fail 17 Jun 2019 106,145 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

heavy surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

oil leaks from gearbox

surface corrosion(some heavy )to all visable brake pipes.

Pass 4 Jun 2018 105,906 miles

heavy surface corrosion to all brake pipes

o/s/front drop link boot split

rotational noise from o/s/front

slight bind to o/s/rear brake

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 13 Jun 2017 105,586 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jun 2017 105,586 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65R14 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jun 2016 105,217 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 105,211 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 104,667 miles

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 104,667 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2014 104,110 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 18 Jun 2014 104,110 miles

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

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

ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 17 Jun 2013 103,338 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2013 103,332 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

brake pipes corroded

power steering level low

Pass 18 Jun 2012 102,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both headlight aims dim

brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2012 102,686 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both headlight aims dim

brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2011 101,815 miles

O/S/F INNER DRIVESHAFT GAITOR LEAKING

Fail 20 Jun 2011 101,813 miles

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

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

O/S/F INNER DRIVESHAFT GAITOR LEAKING

Pass 21 Oct 2010 98,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front inner CV boot weeping

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen scratched

Fail 19 Oct 2010 98,259 miles

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front inner CV boot weeping

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake inbalance

Windscreen scratched

Pass 9 Nov 2009 91,375 miles

general light under body corrosion....

long hand brake lever travel.....

n/s & o/s/r trailing arm bush bondings failing.....

o/s number plate lamp dim .....

rear number plate contaminated, advise replacement.......

screen washer fluid thick.....

wipers smear.....

Fail 5 Nov 2009 91,330 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 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)

general light under body corrosion....

long hand brake lever travel.....

n/s & o/s/r trailing arm bush bondings failing.....

o/s number plate lamp dim .....

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres getting close to limit.....

rear number plate contaminated, advise replacement.......

screen washer fluid thick.....

wipers smear.....

Pass 10 Nov 2008 84,685 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 84,638 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

exhaust leak , front flexy , advise replacement.....

front brake discs worn , inner pads getting low...

rear number plate contaminated....

Pass 12 Nov 2007 78,906 miles

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

under side of car very muddy

Pass 8 May 2007 72,923 miles

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

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

underneath of vehicle very dirty

Pass 9 May 2006 625,364 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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V83 MGK is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 V83 MGK, 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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V83 MGK is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 January 2000.

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