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V849 MST

2000 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,488 mi
Last recorded93,488 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Ford Focus90,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV849 MST
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 93,488 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 93,459 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

all 4 tyres cracking up

plastic outer sill covers fitted

play in nearside front inner steering arm joint

Pass 26 Aug 2017 88,643 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 88,616 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play extreme free play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside parking brake significant reduced brakeing effort

Pass 9 Sep 2016 82,894 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 82,894 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 75,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f tyre 2 m/m o/s f track rod end slight play

Pass 30 Sep 2009 69,347 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 62,292 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 56,711 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 52,483 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 46,139 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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V849 MST is a 2000 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V849 MST, 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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What year was V849 MST registered?

V849 MST is a 2000 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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