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V843 MOV

2000 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

140,092 mi
Last recorded140,092 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV843 MOV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 140,092 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 May 2017 140,088 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 May 2016 134,885 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted in rear

n/s/r quater panel damaged

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 17 May 2016 134,776 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear above fuel tank x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted in rear

n/s/r quater panel damaged

Pass 19 May 2015 130,573 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 127,548 miles

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

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

unable to see outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2013 124,125 miles

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

cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall

Fail 18 May 2013 124,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 16 May 2012 120,801 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 117,286 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2011 117,286 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 112,320 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 May 2009 107,095 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 11 May 2009 107,095 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 9 May 2008 98,630 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 98,630 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

n/s/r tyre deteriorating

Pass 10 May 2007 90,068 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 90,068 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 80,982 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 80,982 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 May 2005 72,990 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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V843 MOV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V843 MOV, 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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V843 MOV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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