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V848 MGS

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,967 mi
Last recorded115,967 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV848 MGS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2022 115,967 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 113,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 113,809 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 113,770 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended unable to undo belt to inspect (7.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested exess fuel and fumes test stopped (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at exhaust to head possibly effecting emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front inner driveshaft boot leaking grease cable tie used should be metal strap

Pass 27 Feb 2020 99,688 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 99,688 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 82,191 miles

PAS fluid level low

exhaust leak from flexi-pipe

oil level on minimum

osf tyre wearing prematurely on inside edge

Fail 11 Feb 2019 82,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PAS fluid level low

exhaust leak from flexi-pipe

oil level on minimum

osf tyre wearing prematurely on inside edge

Pass 6 Feb 2018 75,250 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 75,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose forward (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 72,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 72,862 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 69,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 69,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 66,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 66,025 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 61,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 61,799 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 57,139 miles

BOTH headlights yellowed.

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 50,714 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Dec 2010 47,804 miles

Both rear wheel bearings worn/slightly noisey

Pass 2 Jan 2010 44,717 miles

All 4 coil springs slightly corroded

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Vehicle struggled to meet emissions LAMDA reading

Pass 30 Dec 2008 41,788 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 38,858 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 35,011 miles

nearside rear tyre on the legal limit

Pass 12 Jan 2006 30,698 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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V848 MGS is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V848 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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V848 MGS is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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