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V849 MOV

2000 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,176 mi
Last recorded146,176 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV849 MOV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 146,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Feb 2017 146,142 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 139,350 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2016 139,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (5.2.6)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 134,577 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 129,104 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

exhaust mount detoriated

front disc slightly corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2014 129,104 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

exhaust mount detoriated

front disc slightly corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2013 123,955 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 119,801 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 113,650 miles

Baffles broken up in centre exhaust box

Baffles broken up in rear exhaust box

Centre seat belt retracting mechanism feels rough when operated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside rear tyre unevenly worn on inside edge

Fail 9 Dec 2010 113,650 miles

Baffles broken up in centre exhaust box

Baffles broken up in rear exhaust box

Centre seat belt retracting mechanism feels rough when operated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside rear tyre unevenly worn on inside edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 102,190 miles

Centre brake light inop

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system corrosion

Front brake imbalance

NSF wheel damaged

NSR wheel centre cap missing

OSF antiroll bar link top ball joint gaiter split

Screenwash bottle cap missing

Some corrosion and wear to front brake discs

Some surface corrosion to rear subframe

Suspect clutch master cylinder leaking slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2008 91,475 miles

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Dec 2007 83,750 miles

NSF lower ball joint gaiter split

Fail 18 Dec 2007 83,750 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

NSF lower ball joint gaiter split

Pass 4 Jan 2007 69,630 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 69,630 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 64,572 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 64,572 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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V849 MOV is a 2000 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V849 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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V849 MOV is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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